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Bobtail: meaning, definitions and examples

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bobtail

 

[ หˆbษ’bteษชl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

animal breed

A bobtail refers to a dog breed that has a naturally occurring short tail or no tail at all. These dogs are known for their robust build and friendly temperament, making them popular as family pets.

Synonyms

short-tailed dog, stub-tailed dog

Examples of usage

  • The old English sheepdog is a type of bobtail.
  • He adopted a lovely bobtail from the shelter.
  • Bobtail dogs are great companions for kids.
  • Having a bobtail breed can be a conversation starter.
Context #2 | Noun

fishing term

In fishing, a bobtail refers to a type of lure or bait that is designed to imitate the motion of prey. It is typically used in angling for a variety of fish species.

Synonyms

bait, fishing lure

Examples of usage

  • He used a bobtail jig to catch bass.
  • The bobtail lure proved effective in the shallow waters.
  • Many anglers swear by the bobtail for trout fishing.
  • We stocked up on bobtails for our fishing trip.

Translations

Translations of the word "bobtail" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cauda curta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅ‰เคฌเคŸเฅ‡เคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bobtail

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ekor pendek

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะพะฑั‚ะตะนะป

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bobtail

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒœใƒ–ใƒ†ใ‚คใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bobtail

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bobtail

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bobtail

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐฅํ…Œ์ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฐูŠู„ ู‚ุตูŠุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bobtail

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bobtail

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็Ÿญๅฐพ็Šฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bobtail

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bobtail

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ั‹ัา›ะฐ า›าฑะนั€ั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒ‘แƒขแƒ”แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bobtail

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ bobtail

Etymology

The term 'bobtail' has its origins in the combination of 'bob,' which means docked or shortened, and 'tail,' referring to the tail of an animal. The word can be traced back to Middle English, where 'bob' was used to describe something of short length. This term evolved as specific breeds of dogs with naturally short tails were recognized. One notable example is the Old English Sheepdog, which has been referred to as a bobtail due to its distinctive appearance. The use of bobtail in fishing contexts also derives from the same notion of shortened or modified forms to enhance performance in catching fish. Over time, the term has become a part of both the canine and recreational fishing lexicons, illustrating how language evolves with cultural practices.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,596, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.