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| bob [ bob ] |
intransitive verb (past and past participle bobbed, present participle bob·bing, 3rd person present singular bobs) |
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1. bounce: to bounce up and down quickly and repeatedly, especially in and out of the water while floating
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2. make curtsy, bow, or nod: to make a quick movement, especially a curtsy, bow, or nod
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noun (plural bobs) |
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1. small hanging or bouncing object: a small hanging or bouncing object, e.g. a weight on a plumb line or a fishing bobber
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2. curtsy, bow, or nod: a quick movement such as a curtsy, bow, or nod
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| [14th century. Probably an imitation of the sound] |
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