Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bobtail
noun
/ˈbɒb.teɪl/
Definition
A bobtail is a tail that is short or cut off, usually a dog’s tail, or it can refer to a breed of dog that has a naturally short tail.
Examples
- The bobtail of the dog wagged happily as it greeted its owner.
- They decided to adopt a bobtail cat from the shelter.
Meaning
In a broader sense, it may also refer to something that has been truncated or shortened in form.
Synonyms
- stub tail
- short tail
- tailless
