bob

/bˈɑb/

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