bob

/bˈɒb/

/ˈbɑb/

[verb] [noun]

to bob

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to cut one's hair shorter, typically at jaw-level or above, creating a stylish and chic appearance

move up and down repeatedly

ride a bobsled

synonyms : bobsled

make a curtsy; usually done only by girls and women; as a sign of respect

synonyms : curtsy

remove or shorten the tail of an animal

synonyms : dock

tail

Bob

[NOUN]

a short haircut for women or men in which the hair is typically cut straight around the head at jaw-level

a short abrupt inclination (as of the head)

a short or shortened tail of certain animals

synonyms : bobtail

dock

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

synonyms : bobber

bobfloat

cork

a hanging weight, especially a metal ball on a string

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

synonyms : bobsled

bobsleigh

a former monetary unit in Great Britain

synonyms : British shilling

shilling

Examples

1. Look at Bob!

2. Bob, I'm a man of my word.

3. John stands head and shoulders above Bob.

4. Bob's comment must have been close to home.

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