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Synonyms for (noun) bob

Synonyms: bob Definition: a short abrupt inclination (as of the head) Usage: he gave me a short bob of acknowledgement

Hypernyms: inclination, inclining Definition: the act of inclining; bending forward Usage: an inclination of his head indicated his agreement

Synonyms: bob, bobtail, dock Definition: a short or shortened tail of certain animals

Hypernyms: tail Definition: the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body

Synonyms: bob, bobber, bobfloat, cork Definition: a small float usually made of cork; attached to a fishing line

Hypernyms: float Definition: something that floats on the surface of water

Synonyms: bob Definition: a hanging weight, especially a metal ball on a string

Hypernyms: weight Definition: an artifact that is heavy

Synonyms: bob, bobsled, bobsleigh Definition: a long racing sled (for 2 or more people) with a steering mechanism

Hypernyms: sled, sledge, sleigh Definition: a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow

Synonyms: bob Definition: a hair style for women and children; a short haircut all around

Hypernyms: hair style, hairdo, hairstyle, coif, coiffure Definition: the arrangement of the hair (especially a woman's hair)

Synonyms: British shilling, bob, shilling Definition: a former monetary unit in Great Britain

Hypernyms: British monetary unit Definition: monetary unit in Great Britain

Synonyms for (verb) bob

Synonyms: bob Definition: cut hair in the style of a bob Usage: Bernice bobs her hair these days!

Hypernyms: set, coif, coiffe, coiffure, do, dress, arrange Definition: arrange attractively Usage: dress my hair for the wedding

Synonyms: bob, curtsy Definition: make a curtsy; usually done only by girls and women; as a sign of respect Usage: She curtsied when she shook the Queen's hand

Hypernyms: greet, recognise, recognize Definition: express greetings upon meeting someone

Synonyms: tail, bob, dock Definition: remove or shorten the tail of an animal

Hypernyms: cut Definition: separate with or as if with an instrument Usage: Cut the rope

Synonyms: bob Definition: move up and down repeatedly Usage: her rucksack bobbed gently on her back

Hypernyms: move Definition: move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion Usage: He moved his hand slightly to the right

Synonyms: bob, bobsled Definition: ride a bobsled Usage: The boys bobbed down the hill screaming with pleasure

Hypernyms: sled, sleigh Definition: ride (on) a sled