hob
n 1: (folklore) a small grotesque supernatural creature that
makes trouble for human beings [syn: goblin, hob,
hobgoblin]
2: (folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous [syn: elf,
hob, gremlin, pixie, pixy, brownie, imp]
3: a hard steel edge tool used to cut gears
4: a shelf beside an open fire where something can be kept warm
v 1: cut with a hob
Hob
"clown, prankster," short for hobgoblin (q.v.). Hence, to play the hob
"make mischief" (1838). hob "side of fireplace," 1674, alt. of
hubbe (1511), of unknown origin, perhaps somehow related to the first
element in hobnail (q.v.).
hob 1. n. 1 a a flat heating surface for a pan on a cooker. b a flat metal shelf at the side of a fireplace, having its surface level with the top of the grate, used esp. for heating a
pan etc. 2 a tool used for cutting gear-teeth etc. 3 a peg or pin used as a mark in quoits etc. 4 = HOBNAIL. Etymology: perh. var. of HUB, orig. = lump 2. n. 1 a male
ferret. 2 a hobgoblin. Phrases and idioms: play (or raise) hob US cause mischief. Etymology: ME, familiar form of Rob, short for Robin or Robert
hob
(hobs)
A hob is a surface on top of a cooker or set into a work surface, which can be heated
in order to cook things on it. (BRIT; in AM, use burner)
N-COUNT
Nave \Nave\ (n[=a]v), n. [AS. nafu; akin to D. naaf, G. nabe,
OHG. naba, Icel. n["o]f, Dan. nav, Sw. naf, Skr. n[=a]bhi
nave and navel: cf. L. umbo boss of a shield. [root]260. Cf.
Navel.]
1. The block in the center of a wheel, from which the spokes
radiate, and through which the axle passes; -- called also
hub or hob.
2. The navel. [Obs.] --hak.
Hob \Hob\, n. [Prob. akin to hump. Cf. Hub. ]
1. The hub of a wheel. See Hub. --Washington.
2. The flat projection or iron shelf at the side of a fire
grate, where things are put to be kept warm. --Smart.
3. (Mech.) A threaded and fluted hardened steel cutter,
resembling a tap, used in a lathe for forming the teeth of
screw chasers, worm wheels, etc.
Hob \Hob\, n. [Orig. an abbrev. of Robin, Robert; Robin
Goodfellow a celebrated fairy, or domestic spirit. Cf.
Hobgoblin, and see Robin. ]
1. A fairy; a sprite; an elf. [Obs.]
From elves, hobs, and fairies, . . . Defend us, good
Heaven ! --Beau. & FL.
2. A countryman; a rustic; a clown. [Obs.] --Nares.
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