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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
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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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