bob, n.
(bobs)
(bobs)
a short abrupt inclination (as of the head)
<noun.act>
bob
sample sentences
"he gave me a short bob of acknowledgement"
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a short or shortened tail of certain animals
<noun.animal>
bob bobtail dock
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a small float usually made of cork; attached to a fishing line
<noun.artifact>
bob bobber bobfloat cork
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member holonym
a hanging weight, especially a metal ball on a string
<noun.artifact>
bob
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hyponym
a long racing sled (for 2 or more people) with a steering mechanism
<noun.artifact>
bob bobsled bobsleigh
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a hair style for women and children; a short haircut all around
<noun.body>
bob
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a former monetary unit in Great Britain
<noun.quantity>
British shilling bob shilling