BOBBING - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

a former monetary unit in Great Britain

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Noun

a short or shortened tail of certain animals

Meaning 3

Part of speech: Noun

a small float usually made of cork

Example: attached to a fishing line

Meaning 4

Part of speech: Noun

a hanging weight, especially a metal ball on a string

Meaning 5

Part of speech: Noun

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

Meaning 6

Part of speech: Noun

a short abrupt inclination (as of the head)

Example: he gave me a short bob of acknowledgement

Meaning 7

Part of speech: Noun

a hair style for women and children

Example: a short haircut all around

Meaning 8

Part of speech: Verb

remove or shorten the tail of an animal

Meaning 9

Part of speech: Verb

move up and down repeatedly

Example: her rucksack bobbed gently on her back

Meaning 10

Part of speech: Verb

ride a bobsled

Example: The boys bobbed down the hill screaming with pleasure

Meaning 11

Part of speech: Verb

cut hair in the style of a bob

Example: Bernice bobs her hair these days!

Meaning 12

Part of speech: Verb

make a curtsy

Example: usually done only by girls and women; as a sign of respect; She curtsied when she shook the Queen's hand