bobtail

English

/ˈbɑbteɪl/

noun
Definitions
  • A short, or deliberately shortened tail.
  • An animal that has a bobtail, such as certain canines or nags.
  • (agriculture) A tractor which performs without its trailer.
  • A tractor-trailer that is relatively short in length.

Etymology

Compound from English bob + English tail.

Origin

English

tail

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