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bobtail

noun bob·tail \ˈbäb-ˌtāl\

Definition of BOBTAIL

1
a :  a bobbed tail
b :  a horse, dog, or cat with a bobbed or very short tail; especially :  old english sheepdog
2
:  something curtailed
bobtail or bob·tailed \-ˌtāld\ adjective
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Origin of BOBTAIL

4bob
First Known Use: 1605
BOBTAIL Defined for Kids

bobtail

noun bob·tail \ˈbäb-ˌtāl\

Definition of BOBTAIL for Kids

1
:  a short tail :  a tail cut short
2
:  an animal (as a dog) with a short tail

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