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bobtailed

 

[ หˆbษ‘หbหŒteษชld ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

animal breed

Bobtailed refers to having a short, stubby tail or lacking a tail entirely. This term is often used to describe certain dog breeds, such as the Bobtail or Old English Sheepdog, which are characterized by their distinctively short tails. The bobtail feature can be a natural mutation or the result of a deliberate breeding choice to create a specific appearance. The absence of a long tail does not affect the animal's overall functionality or health; it is merely an aesthetic trait.

Synonyms

short-tailed, stub-tailed, tailless

Examples of usage

  • The bobtailed dog ran happily in the park.
  • Many bobtailed breeds are known for their friendly temperament.
  • Bobtailed cats are also gaining popularity among pet owners.

Translations

Translations of the word "bobtailed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cauda curta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅ‰เคฌเคŸเฅ‡เคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schwanzlos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ekor pendek

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะตะทั…ะฒะพัั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bezogonowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒœใƒ–ใƒ†ใ‚คใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ร  queue courte

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sin cola

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kuyruksuz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์งง์€ ๊ผฌ๋ฆฌ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุฏูˆู† ุฐูŠู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bez ocasu

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bez chvosta

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็Ÿญๅฐพ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ brez repa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stuttur halur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ั‹ัา›ะฐ า›าฑะนั€ั‹า›ั‚ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ™แƒšแƒ” แƒ™แƒฃแƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qฤฑsa quyruqlu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sin cola

Word origin

The term 'bobtailed' has its roots in the 18th century, derived from the word 'bob', which means a short or blunt object. The 'tail' part of the word straightforwardly refers to the appendage typically found on many animals. The practice of breeding animals with shorter tails can be traced back to various cultures, where it was favored either for aesthetic reasons or for practical purposes in working animals. In some cases, bobtail characteristics were selectively bred to enhance agility, while in others, they were a matter of breed standard. The evolution of this term reflects a growing interest in certain dog breeds, particularly during the Victorian era when animal breeding became a popular hobby among the upper classes. As a result, bobtailed breeds have gained prominence in dog shows and competitions, further embedding the term in popular vernacular.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,731, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.