bob
noun
- 1
a short abrupt inclination (as of the head)
he gave me a short bob of acknowledgement
- 2
a short or shortened tail of certain animals
- 3
a small float usually made of cork; attached to a fishing line
- 4
a hanging weight, especially a metal ball on a string
- 5
a long racing sled (for 2 or more people) with a steering mechanism
- 6
a hair style for women and children; a short haircut all around
- 7
a former monetary unit in Great Britain
verb
- 1
cut hair in the style of a bob
Bernice bobs her hair these days!
- 2
make a curtsy; usually done only by girls and women; as a sign of respect
She curtsied when she shook the Queen's hand
- 3
remove or shorten the tail of an animal
- 4
move up and down repeatedly
her rucksack bobbed gently on her back
- 5
ride a bobsled
The boys bobbed down the hill screaming with pleasure
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