noun
hob
Hob (noun) means a tool used for cutting the teeth into a gear wheel.
noun
1
A tool used for cutting the teeth into a gear wheel.
2
The flat ledge or iron shelf beside a fire grate on which items are placed to stay warm.
3
The flat surface on top of a cooker where pans are heated, usually made up of several rings.
"And the first sound in the house was the bang, bang of the poker against the raker, as Morel smashed the remainder of the coal to make the kettle, which was filled and left on the hob, finally boil."
— David Herbert Lawrence (1913)
4
A round peg set up as a target, used especially in the game of quoits.
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Etymology
Related to hub, but the ultimate origin of both words is obscure.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of hob?
"hob" (noun) means a tool used for cutting the teeth into a gear wheel.
What is another word for hob?
Other words for "hob" include gremlin, imp, pixy, goblin, pixie, hobgoblin.
What are the different meanings of hob?
"hob" has 3 main meanings: 1. A tool used for cutting the teeth into a gear wheel; 2. The flat ledge or iron shelf beside a fire grate on which items are placed to stay warm; 3. The flat surface on top of a cooker where pans are heated, usually made up of several rings.
