BOB

(noun) a short abrupt inclination (as of the head)
"he gave me 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; attached to a fishing line
synonyms : bobber , bobfloat , cork
(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; a short haircut all around
(noun) a former monetary unit in Great Britain
synonyms : british shilling , shilling
(verb) cut hair in the style of a bob
"Bernice bobs her hair these days!"
(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"
synonyms : curtsy
(verb) remove or shorten the tail of an animal
synonyms : dock , tail
(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"
synonyms : bobsled

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