bob vs inclining
inclining vs bobbob and inclining both are nouns.
bob is a verb but inclining is not a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| bob | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| inclining | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
inclining is a hypernym of
bob; that is, inclining is a
word with a broader meaning than bob:
- bob: a short abrupt inclination (as of the head)
- inclining: the act of inclining; bending forward
Other hypernyms of bob include
inclination.
| bob (noun) | inclining (noun) |
|---|---|
| a short abrupt inclination (as of the head) | the act of inclining; bending forward |
| a short or shortened tail of certain animals | |
| a small float usually made of cork; attached to a fishing line | |
| a hanging weight, especially a metal ball on a string | |
| a long racing sled (for 2 or more people) with a steering mechanism | |
| a hair style for women and children; a short haircut all around | |
| a former monetary unit in Great Britain |
| bob (verb) | inclining (verb) |
|---|---|
| cut hair in the style of a bob | |
| make a curtsy; usually done only by girls and women; as a sign of respect | |
| remove or shorten the tail of an animal | |
| move up and down repeatedly in a quick, short movement | |
| ride a bobsled |
Words related to "bob"
- British monetary unit
- British shilling
- arrange
- athletics
- bob about
- bob around
- bobber
- bobfloat
- bobsled
- bobsleigh
- bobtail
- bow
- bow down
- cent
- coif
- coiffe
- coiffure
- cork
- curtsy
- cut
- dabble
- do
- dock
- dress
- fishing gear
- fishing rig
- fishing tackle
- float
- greet
- hair style
- hairdo
- hairstyle
- inclination
- inclining
- kite tail
- move
- pendulum
- plumb
- plumb bob
- plummet
- recognise
- recognize
- rig
- set
- shilling
- sled
- sledge
- sleigh
- sounding lead
- sport
- tackle
- tail
- weight
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