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bob vs sleigh

sleigh vs bob

bob and sleigh both are nouns.

bob and sleigh both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bob Yes No Yes No
sleigh Yes No Yes No
As nouns, sleigh is a hypernym of bob; that is, sleigh is a word with a broader meaning than bob:
  • bob: a long racing sled (for 2 or more people) with a steering mechanism
  • sleigh: a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow
Other hypernyms of bob include sled, sledge.
As verbs, sleigh is a hypernym of bob; that is, sleigh is a word with a broader meaning than bob:
  • bob: ride a bobsled
  • sleigh: ride (on) a sled
Other hypernyms of bob include sled.
bob (noun) sleigh (noun)
a short abrupt inclination (as of the head) a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow
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) sleigh (verb)
cut hair in the style of a bob ride (on) a sled
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
Difference between bob and sleigh

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