noun
cobble
KOB-uhl
Cobble (noun) means a rounded stone, roughly fist-sized, traditionally used to pave streets. Example: “The old town square was still paved with cobbles.”
noun
1
A rounded stone, roughly fist-sized, traditionally used to pave streets.
"The old town square was still paved with cobbles."
verb
1
To put something together quickly or roughly, often from whatever is available.
"They cobbled together a plan overnight."
"She cobbled a costume from spare fabric."
How to use cobble
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA rounded paving stone, or (as a verb) to throw something together hastily.
Common pairings
cobbled streets
cobble together a solution
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Word forms
- Plural
- cobbles
- Third person singular
- cobbles
- Past tense
- cobbled
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Etymology
From Middle English forms tied to "cobblestone," probably a small version of an old word for a rounded lump.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for cobble
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What does “cobble” mean?
The word “cobble” means a rounded stone, roughly fist-sized, traditionally used to pave streets. In plain terms, a rounded paving stone, or (as a verb) to throw something together hastily.
How do you pronounce “cobble”?
“Cobble” is pronounced KOB-uhl (/ˈkɑ.bəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “cobble” in a sentence?
Here is “cobble” used in a sentence: “The old town square was still paved with cobbles.”
What part of speech is “cobble”?
Depending on how it is used, “cobble” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “cobble” come from?
The word “cobble” comes from Middle English. From Middle English forms tied to "cobblestone," probably a small version of an old word for a rounded lump.
How many meanings does “cobble” have?
“Cobble” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a rounded stone, roughly fist-sized, traditionally used to pave streets.
