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