bob

noun

  1. 1

    a short abrupt inclination (as of the head)

    he gave me a short bob of acknowledgement

  2. 2

    a short or shortened tail of certain animals

  3. 3

    a small float usually made of cork; attached to a fishing line

  4. 4

    a hanging weight, especially a metal ball on a string

  5. 5

    a long racing sled (for 2 or more people) with a steering mechanism

  6. 6

    a hair style for women and children; a short haircut all around

  7. 7

    a former monetary unit in Great Britain

verb

  1. 1

    cut hair in the style of a bob

    Bernice bobs her hair these days!

  2. 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. 3

    remove or shorten the tail of an animal

  4. 4

    move up and down repeatedly

    her rucksack bobbed gently on her back

  5. 5

    ride a bobsled

    The boys bobbed down the hill screaming with pleasure

Synonyms

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