bob

US /bɑːb/
UK /bɑːb/
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1.

a short, blunt haircut, especially for women or children

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She decided to get a short bob for the summer.
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Her new bob really suits her face shape.
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2.

a small, buoyant object, such as a float on a fishing line or a plumb bob

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The fishing line had a red bob attached to it.
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He used a plumb bob to check the vertical alignment of the wall.
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1.

make a quick, short movement up and down

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The boat began to bob on the waves.
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She gave a quick bob of her head in agreement.
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2.

move quickly to avoid a blow or to duck under something

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He had to bob to avoid the low branch.
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The boxer learned to bob and weave to dodge punches.
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duckdodgeweavestoop
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