bobtail
/ˈbɑbˌteɪl/
adjective
- Having a short or shortened tail.
- They own a bobtail horse that is easy to spot in a crowd.
- The bobtail cat sat on the porch, watching the birds.
- The bobtail dog was a favorite among the children for its playful nature.
noun
- A short or shortened tail, especially one that has been docked or is naturally short.
- Some breeds of cats have a natural bobtail that is only a few inches long.
- The farmer docked the sheep's tail, leaving a neat bobtail.
- The dog's bobtail wagged happily as it greeted its owner.
- An animal, especially a horse or dog, with a short or docked tail.
- In the old days, a bobtail was often used as a carriage horse.
- The bobtail trotted proudly around the show ring.
- She adopted a bobtail from the shelter, a friendly mutt with a stubby tail.