hob (Meaning)
hob (n)
(folklore) a small grotesque supernatural creature that makes trouble for human beings
(folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous
a hard steel edge tool used to cut gears
a shelf beside an open fire where something can be kept warm
hob (v)
cut with a hob
hob (n.)
The hub of a wheel. See Hub.
The flat projection or iron shelf at the side of a fire grate, where things are put to be kept warm.
A threaded and fluted hardened steel cutter, resembling a tap, used in a lathe for forming the teeth of screw chasers, worm wheels, etc.
A fairy; a sprite; an elf.
A countryman; a rustic; a clown.
A peg, pin, or mark used as a target in some games, as an iron pin in quoits; also, a game in which such a target is used.
The male ferret.
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hob Sentence Examples
- The charred remains of the campfire left a visible hob on the forest floor.
- The cast iron hob on the stovetop provided even heat distribution for cooking.
- The hob of the ancient temple was a sacred place where offerings were made.
- The ship drifted with a broken mast, its hob pitching wildly in the storm.
- The blacksmith pounded the glowing iron on the heavy hob of his anvil.
- The hob of the chimney was a cozy spot for cats to curl up and rest.
- The hob of the teapot was hot to the touch, indicating that the tea was ready.
- The hob of the clay kiln was carefully monitored to ensure the proper firing temperature.
- The hob of the fireplace crackled and popped as the logs burned brightly.
- The hob of the volcanic eruption sent a plume of ash and smoke high into the sky.
FAQs About the word hob
(folklore) a small grotesque supernatural creature that makes trouble for human beings, (folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous, a hard steel edge tool
mischief, devilment, rascality, playfulness, waggery, wickedness, mischievousness,deviltry, waggishness, diablerie
gravity, gravitas, gravity, seriousness, seriousness, gravitas, solemnity,solemnity,solemnness, solemnness
The charred remains of the campfire left a visible hob on the forest floor.
The cast iron hob on the stovetop provided even heat distribution for cooking.
The hob of the ancient temple was a sacred place where offerings were made.
The ship drifted with a broken mast, its hob pitching wildly in the storm.
