bob - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

a short abrupt inclination (as of the head)

Synonyms

• bob

More generic

• inclination
• inclining

Noun

a short or shortened tail of certain animals

Synonyms

• bob
• bobtail
• dock

More generic

• tail

Noun

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

Synonyms

• bob
• bobber
• bobfloat
• cork

More generic

• float

Related

• fishing gear
• fishing rig
• fishing tackle
• rig
• tackle

Noun

a hanging weight, especially a metal ball on a string

Synonyms

• bob

More generic

• weight

More specific

• kite tail
• plumb
• plumb bob
• plummet
• sounding lead

Related

• pendulum

Noun

a long racing sled (for 2 or more people) with a steering mechanism

Synonyms

• bob
• bobsled
• bobsleigh

More generic

• sled
• sledge
• sleigh

Noun

a hair style for women and children; a short haircut all around

Synonyms

• bob

More generic

• coif
• coiffure
• hair style
• hairdo
• hairstyle

Noun

a former monetary unit in Great Britain

Synonyms

• British shilling
• bob
• shilling

More generic

• British monetary unit

Related

• cent

Verb

cut hair in the style of a bob

Synonyms

• bob

More generic

• arrange
• coif
• coiffe
• coiffure
• do
• dress
• set

Verb

make a curtsy; usually done only by girls and women; as a sign of respect

Synonyms

• bob
• curtsy

More generic

• greet
• recognise
• recognize

Related

• bow
• bow down

Verb

remove or shorten the tail of an animal

Synonyms

• bob
• dock
• tail

More generic

• cut

Verb

move up and down repeatedly

Synonyms

• bob

More generic

• move

More specific

• bob about
• bob around
• dabble

Verb

ride a bobsled

Synonyms

• bob
• bobsled

More generic

• sled
• sleigh

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