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