Definition of bob - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
hairstyle of short haircut
- She got a bob to change her look for summer.
2.
motionquick up and down movement
- The boat made a gentle bob on the waves.
3.
physicsTECH. weight on a pendulum or plumb lineTECH.
- The clock's bob swung back and forth, keeping time.
4.
soundlight knock or tap
- I felt a bob on my shoulder.
5.
fishingUS buoyant fishing deviceUS
- He attached a bob to his fishing line.
6.
animalsshort or docked tail of an animal
- The horse had a bob after the procedure.
7.
winter sportsTECH. long racing sled with steeringTECH.
- They raced down the hill on a bob.
8.
financeDated UK former British monetary unitDated UK
- He paid a bob for the candy.
Verb
1.
movementintr. move with a short abrupt movementintr.
- He bobbed his head in agreement.
2.
waterintr. move gently up and down in waterintr.
- The boat bobbed on the waves.
3.
fighttr. strike with a quick light blowtr.
- He bobbed the ball with his hand.
4.
beautytr. cut hair into a bob styletr.
- She decided to bob her hair for summer.
5.
animalstr. shorten by cutting, especially a tailtr.
- They bobbed the horse's tail.
6.
gameintr. attempt to catch a floating object with teethintr.
- They bobbed for apples at the party.
Images of bob
weight on a pendulum or plumb line 
buoyant fishing device 
short or docked tail of an animal 
long racing sled with steering
Expressions with bob
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move up and down with no specific path
The boat bobbed about on the gentle waves.
move quickly up and down and side to side
The boxer had to bob and weave to avoid the punches.
move up and down repeatedly
The boat bobbed around on the waves.
try to catch apples in water using mouth
At the party, we will bob for apples.
disappear suddenly beneath a surface
The duck bobbed under the water to catch a fish.
rise to the surface and float
The cork will bob up in the water.
short haircut where hair is cut around jaw level
She looked stunning with her new bob haircut.
move the head quickly up and down
She bobbed her head to the music.
short haircut with hair cut straight around the head
She decided to get a bob wig for a new look.
weight used to ensure vertical alignment
Surveyors rely on a plumb bob for accuracy.
small amount of money
He only had two bob left in his pocket.
an Australian soldier in World War I, especially a volunteer
He was proud to be a six bob a day tourist during the war..
small ice footwear with two parallel runners, often for children
She learned on bob skates with two blades side by side.
event where children do small tasks for money
Bob-a-job was a highlight of the scouts' year.
Origin of bob
Latin, balbus (stammering)
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Examples of bob in a sentence
The stylist recommended a bob for her. With a cheerful bob, she greeted the crowd. The bird's bob made its red crest bounce. The engineer adjusted the bob for accurate measurements. A heavy bob was attached to the end of the string. A soft bob came from the closed door.
She heard two bobs against the window. The bob disappeared under the water suddenly. A red bob floated near the riverbank. The dog's bob wagged as it ran. She admired the cat's cute bob. The bob was difficult to steer on the icy track. He bought a new bob for the winter sports season. He found an old bob in his grandfather's collection. The antique shop sold coins for a bob each. The cork bobbed on the surface of the water. Her ponytail bobbed as she ran. The cork bobbed in the gentle stream. Leaves bobbed on the surface of the pond. The boxer bobbed his opponent's nose with a glove. She bobbed the bully's shoulder to push past him. The stylist bobbed Mia's hair above her shoulders. He had his hair bobbed before the audition. Farmers once bobbed sheepdogs' tails. The breeder refused to bob the puppy's tail. Children bobbed for prizes in the pool. Contestants bobbed for rubber ducks in the game.
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- French:bob, dodeliner, ...
- German:Bob, wippen, ...
- Italian:taglio bob, scuotere, ...
- Spanish:corte bob, asentir, ...
- Portuguese:corte chanel, balançar, ...
- Chinese:鲍勃头, 晃动, ...
- Japanese:ボブカット, 上下に動かす, ...
- Arabic:قَصَّة بوب, أومأ برأسه, ...
- Hebrew:בּוֹב, לָנוּד, ...
- Russian:каре, кивать, ...
- Ukrainian:каре, погойдуватися, ...
- Hindi:बॉब कट, हिलना, ...
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