bob - Meaning in Tamil

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bob - Meaning in Tamil

bob Word Forms & Inflections

Definitions and Meaning of bob in English

bob noun

1. a short abrupt inclination (as of the head)

   Example

   • "he gave me a short bob of acknowledgement"
2. a short or shortened tail of certain animals

   Synonyms

   bobtail, dock

3. a small float usually made of cork; attached to a fishing line

   Synonyms

   bobber, bobfloat, cork, cork

4. a hanging weight, especially a metal ball on a string
5. a long racing sled (for 2 or more people) with a steering mechanism

   Synonyms

   bobsled, bobsleigh

6. a hair style for women and children; a short haircut all around
7. a former monetary unit in Great Britain

   Synonyms

   British shilling, shilling

bob verb

1. cut hair in the style of a bob

   Example

   • "Bernice bobs her hair these days!"
2. make a curtsy; usually done only by girls and women; as a sign of respect

   Synonyms

   curtsy

   Example

   • "She curtsied when she shook the Queen's hand"
3. remove or shorten the tail of an animal

   Synonyms

   dock, tail

4. move up and down repeatedly

   Example

   • "her rucksack bobbed gently on her back"
5. ride a bobsled

   Synonyms

   bobsled

   Example

   • "The boys bobbed down the hill screaming with pleasure"

Synonyms of bob

• bobtail, dock
• bobber, bobfloat, cork
• bobsled, bobsleigh
• british shilling, shilling
• curtsy
• dock, tail
• bobsled

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