13 definitions found for Hob

Hob HOB
HOB'BISM, n. The principles of the sceptical Thomas Hobbes.

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 hɔb See: PLAY THE DEVIL WITH or PLAY HOB WITH.

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. A peg, pin, or mark used as a target in some games, as an iron pin in quoits; also, a game in which such a target is used.

Hob Hob, n. (Zo["o]l.) The male ferret.

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.

HOB

Landing Facility Type	AIRPORT
Airport Code	HOB
EFF_DATE	02/16/2006
FAA Region	ASW
FAA District	NONE
State	NM
State	NEW MEXICO
County	LEA
County State	NM
City Name	HOBBS
Full Name	LEA COUNTY RGNL
Owner Type	PU
Facility Use	PU
Facility City, State, Zip	"LOVINGTON, NM 88260"
Elevation	3661
Aeronautical chart on which the airport facility appears	ALBUQUERQUE
Distance from the central business district of the associated city to the airport in nautical miles	04
Direction of airport from the central business district of the associated city	W
Airport Certification Type and Date	II S 09/1985
NASP/Federal Agreement Code	NGY3
Customs international airport	N
Customs Landing Rights Airport	N
Joint Use	N
Military Landing Rights	Y
Control Tower	Y
Based Single Engine General Aviation Aircraft	055
Based Multi-engine general aviation aircraft	004
Air Taxi	002755
General Aviation, Local Operations	004024
General Aviation - Itinerant Operations	005484
Military Aircraft Operations	000285
Latitude	32.6875277778
Longitude	-103.2170277778
State FIPS code	35
State Postal Code	NM
Total domestic enplanements (inbound plus outbound)	1219
Version	09

59 Moby Thesaurus words for "hob": Ariel, Befind, Corrigan, Finnbeara, Mab, Oberon, Titania, banshee, beam-end, brownie, chimney, chimney corner, cluricaune, corbel, dwarf, elf, fairy, fairy queen, fay, fender, fire screen, fireboard, fireguard, fireplace, fireside, flue, gnome, goblin, gradin, gradino, gremlin, hearth, hearthstone, hobgoblin, hub, imp, ingle, inglenook, ingleside, kobold, ledge, leprechaun, mantel, mantelshelf, ouphe, peri, pixie, pooka, predella, puca, pwca, retable, shelf, shoulder, smokehole, sprite, superaltar, sylph, sylphid