What is another word for bobtail?
Pronunciation: [bˈɒbte͡ɪl] (IPA) 
Bobtail is a word that is commonly used to refer to an animal's tail which has been naturally or artificially shortened. Though the word is specific in its meaning, it has several synonyms that can be used to describe the same thing without repetition. Some of the common synonyms for bobtail include docked tail, stump, nub, curtailed, shortened, clipped, and abbreviated tail. Other lesser-known synonyms for bobtail include bobbed, cropped, amputated, pruned, and truncated tail. Using synonyms helps to enrich our language and make our writing or speech sound more interesting and diverse.
