What is another word for Bobbing?

Pronunciation: [bˈɒbɪŋ] (IPA)

Bobbing is a term that refers to an up-and-down movement of an object or body. There are several synonyms for the word bobbing that can be used in various contexts. Some of the synonyms for bobbing are bouncing, seesawing, nodding, jouncing, rocking, pitching, and swaying. They can be used to describe the movement of a toy, boat, ball, or person's head. For example, a boat bobbing on the waves can be described as rocking or pitching. Similarly, a person's head nodding up and down can be said to be bobbing or nodding. These synonyms add variety and depth to writing and conversation.

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  • Independent

    • Verb, non-3rd person singular present
      ensemble.

What are the hypernyms for Bobbing?

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Usage examples for Bobbing

Strong southern winds had carried such great masses of ice against the coast that it was impossible to make a near approach, and as a strong wind continued, there was such a heavy sea along the Bobbing line of outer ice as to make it quite impossible to land and thence proceed toward the shore.
"My Attainment of the Pole"
Frederick A. Cook
Pauline could see her Bobbing her little fat person up and down.
"Girls of the Forest"
L. T. Meade
And there was Dicky's yellow head Bobbing up for an instant and there was his hand thrown into the air.
"Ethel Morton at Chautauqua"
Mabell S. C. Smith

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