noun
a former monetary unit in Great Britain
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noun
a hair style for women and children
Examples
- a short haircut all around
noun
a long racing sled (for 2 or more people) with a steering mechanism
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noun
a hanging weight, especially a metal ball on a string
noun
a small float usually made of cork
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Examples
- attached to a fishing line
noun
a short or shortened tail of certain animals
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noun
a short abrupt inclination (as of the head)
Examples
- he gave me a short bob of acknowledgement
verb
move up and down repeatedly
Examples
- her rucksack bobbed gently on her back
verb
ride a bobsled
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Examples
- The boys bobbed down the hill screaming with pleasure
verb
remove or shorten the tail of an animal
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verb
make a curtsy
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Examples
- usually done only by girls and women
- as a sign of respect
- She curtsied when she shook the Queen's hand
verb
cut hair in the style of a bob
Examples
- Bernice bobs her hair these days!