Hob

[hɒb] or [hɑb]

Definition

(noun.) a shelf beside an open fire where something can be kept warm.

(noun.) a hard steel edge tool used to cut gears.

(verb.) cut with a hob.

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Definition

(n.) The hub of a wheel. See Hub.

(n.) The flat projection or iron shelf at the side of a fire grate, where things are put to be kept warm.

(n.) A threaded and fluted hardened steel cutter, resembling a tap, used in a lathe for forming the teeth of screw chasers, worm wheels, etc.

(n.) A fairy; a sprite; an elf.

(n.) A countryman; a rustic; a clown.

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Definition

n. a clownish fellow: a rustic: a fairy.—n. Hob′binoll a rustic.—adj. Hob′bish clownish.—n. Hobgob′lin a mischievous fairy: a frightful apparition.—Play hob to make confusion.

n. the projecting nave of a wheel: a projection on the side of a fireplace on which anything may be laid to keep hot: a game in which coins are placed on the end of a short stick at which stones are thrown those that fall head up going to the thrower—also the round stick used in this game: a hardened threaded steel mandrel used in forming the cutting ends of screw-chasing tools &c.—n. Hob′nail a nail with a thick strong head used in horse-shoes &c.: a clownish fellow.—v.t. to furnish with hobnails: to trample upon with hobnailed shoes.—adj. Hob′nailed.

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