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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
noun
(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?

  1. 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."
  2. noun A short, thickset horse with a sturdy build, often used for riding.
    "The farmer rode a stout little cob to market."
  3. 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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