cob in French
cob in French is torchis — cob means the central core of an ear of corn, left over once the kernels are removed.
cob in French
torchis
(uncountable) A building material consisting of clay, sand, straw, water, and earth, similar to adobe; also called cobb, rammed earth or pisé.
What does "cob" mean?
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noun The central core of an ear of corn, left over once the kernels are removed.
"She gnawed the last few kernels off the corn cob."
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noun A short, thickset horse with a sturdy build, often used for riding.
"The farmer rode a stout little cob to market."
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noun A rounded loaf of bread.
"He picked up a fresh cob from the bakery."
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cob in a sentence
- She gnawed the last few kernels off the corn cob.
- Save the cobs for the compost bin.
- The farmer rode a stout little cob to market.
- He picked up a fresh cob from the bakery.
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What is "cob" in French?
"cob" in French is torchis. cob means: The central core of an ear of corn, left over once the kernels are removed.
How do you use "cob" in a sentence?
Example: "She gnawed the last few kernels off the corn cob." In French, "cob" is torchis.
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