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to bob
01
to cut one's hair shorter, typically at jaw-level or above
Transitive: to bob one's hair
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
bob
3rd person singular
bobs
Present participle
bobbing
Past simple
bobbed
Past participle
bobbed
Examples
She decided to bob her hair for a fresh and modern look, opting for a sleek and stylish appearance.
02
to move or oscillate in a quick, short, and repetitive manner, often in an up-and-down motion
Intransitive
Examples
As the corked bottle floated downstream, it bobbed with the current of the river.
03
to make a quick and short dipping movement, typically with the upper part of the body, as a gesture of respect or acknowledgment
Intransitive
Examples
As a sign of gratitude, she bobbed briefly after receiving the compliment.
Bob
01
a short haircut for women or men in which the hair is typically cut straight around the head at jaw-level
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
bobs
Examples
She decided to cut her hair into a sleek bob for a chic look.
02
a short abrupt inclination (as of the head)
03
a short or shortened tail of certain animals
04
a small float usually made of cork; attached to a fishing line
05
a hanging weight, especially a metal ball on a string
06
a long racing sled (for 2 or more people) with a steering mechanism
Lexical Tree
bobbed
bobber
bob
