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Definition of bobtail - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
sheepdogRare large sheepdog with a short tailRare
- The bobtail guarded the flock diligently.
2.
animalsRare short or deliberately shortened tail of an animalRare
- The dog had a distinctive bobtail.
3.
transportationTECH. US tractor operating without its trailerTECH. US
- The farmer used a bobtail for the short trip.
4.
marine lifeTECH. small, short-armed squid that buries in sandTECH.
- The bobtail hid in the sand.
5.
card gameDated poker hand with an open-ended straightDated
- He bet on his bobtail hoping for a win.
Adjective
animalsRare having the tail cut shortRare
- The bobtail cat looked unique.
Images of bobtail
large sheepdog with a short tail 
tractor operating without its trailer 
small, short-armed squid that buries in sand
Expressions with bobtail
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small cephalopod with a rounded body
The bobtail squid hides in the sand during the day.
group of common people seen as disorganized or inferior
The ragtag and bobtail gathered in the square.
be short or incomplete
The report seemed to be bobtail and lacked crucial details.
Origin of bobtail
Middle English, bobbe (short) + tail (tail)
Examples of bobtail in a sentence
A bobtail is known for its herding skills. The cat's bobtail made it look unique. Farmers often prefer animals with a bobtail for practical reasons. The driver parked the bobtail in the lot. A bobtail was seen on the highway alone. The aquarium featured a rare bobtail.
Researchers studied the bobtail's camouflage abilities. He held a bobtail and waited for the turn. A bobtail can be risky in poker. The bobtail dog wagged its short tail excitedly. Farmers prefer bobtail sheep for easier maintenance.
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- French:bobtail, écourté, ...
- German:Bobtail, stummelschwänzig, ...
- Italian:bobtail, mozzato, ...
- Spanish:perro pastor de cola corta, de cola corta, ...
- Portuguese:cão pastor, rabicorto, ...
- Chinese:短尾牧羊犬, 截尾的, ...
- Japanese:ボブテイル, 尾が短い, ...
- Arabic:كلب رعي ذو ذيل قصير, قَصير الذَّيْل, ...
- Hebrew:כֶּלֶב רֹעֶה זְנָב-קָצָר, קָטוּם, ...
- Russian:бобтейл, бобтейловый, ...
- Ukrainian:бобтейл, короткохвостий, ...
- Hindi:बॉबटेल, कटे-पूंछ, ...
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