Word: BOBS
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Definition of BOBS
- A bobbing motion; a quick up and down movement.
"a bob of the head"
- A curtsy.
- A bobber (buoyant fishing device).
- To move gently and vertically, in either a single motion or repeatedly up and down, at or near the surface of a body of water, or similar medium.
"The ball, which we had thought lost, suddenly bobbed up out of the water."
- To move (something) as though it were bobbing in water.
"I bobbed my head under water and saw the goldfish."
- To curtsy.
- A bob haircut.
- Any round object attached loosely to a flexible line, a rod, a body part etc., so that it may swing when hanging from it
- The dangling mass of a pendulum or plumb line.
- To cut (hair) into a bob haircut.
"I got my hair bobbed. How do you like it?"
- To shorten by cutting; to dock; to crop
- To bobsleigh.
- A graphical element, resembling a hardware sprite, that can be blitted around the screen in large numbers.
- A dish made of small pieces of meat, with or without vegetables, which are skewered on a wooden or metal stick and roasted in an oven or over an open fire.
- A crystal structure consisting of a central spine (the shish) and disks or lumps growing out from it (the kebab).
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "bobs", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "bobs" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
A standard valid Scrabble word that can be highly useful for transitioning between different board quadrants.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BOBS a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is BOBS worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in BOBS? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing BOBS:
- # the bobs effect
- # master of bobs
- # playing with bobs
- # in terms of bobs
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