Bob — synonyms, definition

1. bob (Noun) UK

British shilling bobber bobfloat bobtail cork haircut shilling

bob (Noun) — A former monetary unit in Great Britain.

bob (Noun) — A hair style for women and children; a short haircut all around.

bob (Noun) — A long racing sled (for 2 or more people) with a steering mechanism.

bob (Noun) — A hanging weight, especially a metal ball on a string.

bob (Noun) — A small float usually made of cork; attached to a fishing line.

bob (Noun) — A short or shortened tail of certain animals.

bob (Noun) — A short abrupt inclination (as of the head). ex. "he gave me a short bob of acknowledgement"

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2. bob (Verb) UK

abbreviate abridge bend bobsled bobsleigh bounce bound bow cavort clip crop curtail curtsy cut dance dip dock drift duck ebb • • •

bob (Verb) — Move up and down repeatedly. ex. "her rucksack bobbed gently on her back"

bob (Verb) — (sport) ride a bobsleigh. ex. "The boys bobbed down the hill screaming with pleasure"

bob (Verb) — Remove or shorten the tail of an animal.

bob (Verb) — Make a curtsy; usually done only by girls and women; as a sign of respect. ex. "She bobbed when she shook the Queen's hand"

bob (Verb) — Cut hair in the style of a bob. ex. "Bernice bobs her hair these days!"

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