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bobtail

bobtail

7.0
Having a short tail that is natural or cut short
  • adjective
  • /ˈbɑːbteɪl/
translation icon : bobtail
  • He adopted a bobtail cat from the animal shelter last year.

Examples

  • The bobtail mare trotted around the paddock with ease.

  • The breed is known for its distinctive bobtail appearance.

  • The bobtail cat looked adorable.

  • She adopted a bobtail dog from the shelter.

  • The breeder showcased several bobtail puppies that were all very playful.

  • Many people prefer bobtail dogs for their unique and charming appearance.

  • The vet explained that a bobtail cat has a naturally short tail.

Synonyms

bobtailed
vsbobtail
1 8.1

An animal with a short or cut tail

applies to animals and to objects with a shortened tail

Idioms

ragtag and bobtail
  • Offensive
9.9

A mixed group of ordinary people who seem unimportant

How Short

tailless
1 3.9
bobtail
7.0
long tail
2 3.3

Surface Forms

bobtail positive

Morphology

bobtail = bob + tail (transparent) = bob + tail

Adjectival use simply describes having a 'bobbed' (short) tail; meaning is directly compositional.

Etymology

Bobtail is an adjective made from bob ('short') and tail, and it describes an animal or object that has a short or docked tail. So if an animal is bobtail, it has a short tail.