bob
1
8.2
A short tail on some animals, often on dogs or horses
- noun
- /bɑb/
:
cola corta
- The puppy was born with a natural bob instead of a long tail.
Examples
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After the injury, the horse's tail had to be cut short, leaving only a small bob.
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Certain breeds of sheepdogs are known for their characteristic bob tails.
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The dog has a short bob tail.
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Many breeds of dogs have a bob tail.
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The dog had a sturdy bob that gave it a unique look.
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She admired the beautiful horses, especially the ones with a short bob tail.
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The veterinarian explained that some breeds are known for their bob tails.
Synonyms
bobtail
vsbob
1
7.7
A short tail on an animal that is natural or cut short
is the more concise label for the same short or docked tail
dock
vsbob
1
7.9
The short, solid part at the end of a horse's or dog's tail
is only the short or docked tail rather than the solid tail base
scut
vsbob
1
9.9
A short, upright tail on animals like a rabbit or deer
is used for short or docked tails mainly on dogs and horses
Idioms
Compounds
How Long
long tail
2
3.3
2
3.3
bob
1
8.2
1
8.2
Surface Forms
Etymology
Bob (short tail) comes from the verb bob, meaning 'to cut short', so a 'bob' tail is a tail that has been cut short. That is why a docked tail is called a bob.