Meaning of 'bob'

noun

a short abrupt inclination, usually of the head

Example: "I gave them a short bob of acknowledgement."

noun

a short or shortened tail of certain animals

Synonyms: bobtail dock

noun

a small float usually made of cork

Synonyms: bobber cork bobfloat

noun

a hanging weight, especially a metal ball on a string

noun

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

Synonyms: bobsled bobsleigh

noun

a hair style for women and children

noun

a former monetary unit in Great Britain

Synonyms: shilling

verb

to cut hair in the style of a bob

Example: "I'm going to ask my hair stylists if they can bob my hair."

verb

to make a curtsy

Example: "I bobbed before the host."

Synonyms: curtsy

verb

to remove or shorten the tail of an animal

Example: "The breeder bobbed the dog's tail."

Synonyms: tail dock

verb

to move up and down repeatedly

Example: "My rucksack bobbed gently on my back as I traipsed through the forest unevenly."

Synonyms: bounce

verb

to ride a bobsled

Example: "They bobbed down the hill screaming with pleasure."

Synonyms: bobsled