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bob

noun

a former monetary unit in Great Britain
Synonyms: British shilling, shilling
a hair style for women and children; a short haircut all around
a long racing sled (for 2 or more people) with a steering mechanism
Synonyms: bobsled, bobsleigh
a hanging weight, especially a metal ball on a string
a small float usually made of cork; attached to a fishing line
Synonyms: bobber, bobfloat, cork
a short or shortened tail of certain animals
Synonyms: bobtail, dock
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"
ride a bobsled; "The boys bobbed down the hill screaming with pleasure"
Synonyms: bobsled
remove or shorten the tail of an animal
Synonyms: dock, tail
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
cut hair in the style of a bob; "Bernice bobs her hair these days!"