Bob (Noun)
Meaning 1
A hanging weight, especially a metal ball on a string.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 2
A hair style for women and children; a short haircut all around.
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Nouns denoting body parts.
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Meaning 3
A small float usually made of cork; attached to a fishing line.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 4
A former monetary unit in Great Britain.
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Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The old man still referred to the British pound as a bob, a habit he developed during his childhood.
- In the early 20th century, a bob was a common term for a shilling in the UK.
- The cost of a pint of beer was only a few bobs, making it an affordable luxury for the working class.
- The street performer's hat was filled with bobs and coppers, a meager but welcome collection.
- During World War II, a bob was a significant amount of money for a soldier on leave, enough to buy a few drinks and a meal.
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Meaning 5
A long racing sled (for 2 or more people) with a steering mechanism.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 6
A short or shortened tail of certain animals.
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Nouns denoting animals.
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Meaning 7
A short abrupt inclination (as of the head); "he gave me a short bob of acknowledgement".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.