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BOBS

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There are 12 meanings of the word Bobs.

Bobs - as a noun

A former monetary unit in great britain

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
british shillingshilling12

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

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bobsled12bobsleigh17

A hanging weight, especially a metal ball on a string

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
weight13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bobber12bobfloat15cork10

A short or shortened tail of certain animals

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bobtail11dock11

A short abrupt inclination (as of the head)

Example: "He gave me a short bob of acknowledgement"

Bobs - as a verb

Move up and down repeatedly in a quick, short movement

Example: "Her rucksack bobbed gently on her back"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
move9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Ride a bobsled

Example: "The boys bobbed down the hill screaming with pleasure"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bobsled12

Remove or shorten the tail of an animal

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dock11tail4

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

Example: "She curtsied when she shook the queen's hand"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
curtsy11

Cut hair in the style of a bob

Example: "Bernice bobs her hair these days!"

Example Sentences

"She bobs her head to the beat of the music."
"The boat bobs up and down on the waves."
"He bobs for apples at the Halloween party."
"The cork bobs on the surface of the water."
"The buoy bobs in the ocean currents."
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Word Game Points

Is BOBS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, bobs is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BOBS has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is BOBS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, bobs is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BOBS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is BOBS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bobs is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BOBS has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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