HyperDic: bobtail

English > 3 senses of the word bobtail:
ADJECTIVEallbobtail, bobtailedhaving a short or shortened tail
NOUNanimalbobtail, bob, docka short or shortened tail of certain animals
animalbobtail, Old English sheepdoglarge sheepdog with a profuse shaggy bluish-grey-and-white coat and short tail
English > bobtail: 3 senses > adjective 1
MeaningHaving a short or shortened tail.
Example"bobtail mare"
Synonymbobtailed
Broadercaudate, caudatedHaving a tail or taillike appendage
Spanishdescolado, rabicorto, rabón
Catalananur, escuat
English > bobtail: 3 senses > noun 1, animal
MeaningA short or shortened tail of certain animals.
Synonymsbob, dock
BroadertailThe posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body
Spanishcola cortada
Catalancua tallada
English > bobtail: 3 senses > noun 2, animal
Meaninglarge sheepdog with a profuse shaggy bluish-grey-and-white coat and short tail; believed to trace back to the Roman occupation of Britain.
SynonymOld English sheepdog
Broadershepherd dog, sheepdog, sheep dogAny of various usually long-haired breeds of dog reared to herd and guard sheep
Catalanantic pastor anglès, bobtail

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