Hob

Word HOB
Character 3
Hyphenation hob
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Definitions and meanings of "Hob"

What do we mean by hob?

A shelf or projection at the back or side of a fireplace, used for keeping food or utensils warm. noun

A tool used for cutting the teeth of machine parts, as of a gearwheel. noun

A hobgoblin, sprite, or elf. noun

Mischievous behavior. noun

A countryman; a rustic; an awkward, clownish fellow. noun

A sprite; an elf; a hobgoblin. noun

A milling-machine cutter used in forming the teeth of worm-gears. noun

A master die; a steel punch cut to a certain design, used for making coining-dies. noun

A round stick, stake, or pin used as a mark to throw at in certain games, as in quoits or the game called hob. noun

A boys' game in which halfpence are set on the end of a round stick (the hob), at which something (as a stone) is pitched. noun

A hardened threaded steel mandrel for cutting a comb or chasing-tool. noun

The nave of a wheel: same as hub, 7. noun

A structure inserted in a fireplace to diminish its width, originally introduced when broad open fireplaces were first fitted with grates for the burning of coal; also, the level top of such a structure, forming a space upon which any thing can be set which it is desired to keep hot. noun

The shoe of a sledge. noun

A fairy; a sprite; an elf. noun

A countryman; a rustic; a clown. noun

The hub of a wheel. See Hub. noun

The flat projection or iron shelf at the side of a fire grate, where things are put to be kept warm. noun

A threaded and fluted hardened steel cutter, resembling a tap, used in a lathe for forming the teeth of screw chasers, worm wheels, etc. noun

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. noun

A kind of cutting tool, used to cut the teeth of a gear.

The flat projection or iron shelf at the side of a fire grate, where things are put to be kept warm.

The top cooking surface on a cooker; a cooktop. It typically comprises several cooking elements (often four), also known as 'rings'.

A rounded peg used as a target in several games, especially in quoits.

A male ferret.

The hub of a wheel.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Hob

The word "hob" in example sentences

Cool …. kast on 23 Feb 2009 at 12: 10 am # are the house is for the cooks??? the twin hob is surely become the focal point in this house … ❋ Unknown (2009)

The hob is just a far too tempting place to put the iron whilst it cools. ❋ Unknown (2007)

It also hardens the liver and produces a disease known as hob-nailed, or gin, liver. ❋ Unknown (N/A)

"The kettle on the hob is the friend of the family," she said gaily. ❋ Gilbert Parker (1897)

An Englishman may be a mass of prejudices, but I confess I did not like the idea of hob-nobbing with a would-be parricide and determined that ❋ Henry Festing Jones (1889)

CALLER: Well, I think that Mr. Cheney is kind of hob-nobbing with the Saudis. ❋ Unknown (2006)

After the first curtain fall, while the loaves and the fishes were holding a peace conference and our feet were simply itching to put the "hob" in Hoboken, it was announced in behalf of the management that as Hoboken had gone dry, we would have to go elsewhere "to hit the Port." ❋ Unknown (1920)

This mathematical axiom, which is well enough in its place, has been extended into the field of morals and social life, confused the perception of human relations, and raised "hob," as the saying is, in political economy. ❋ Charles Dudley Warner (1864)

"hob" to infuse, and to settle for from three to five minutes. ❋ Unknown (1909)

If you are going to quote the Bible, do so in context, and study the history of ancient Israel before you go hob-knobbing about Levitical Law - the laws were given for a specific reason that had many different implications then than they do now. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Melt the butter in a large saucepan, then remove from hob and cool slightly to avoid curdling the eggs. ❋ L. Lee Lowe (2009)

” It’s really not so much about the faeries, but more about the images of the natural world the heron, the lake, the rushes in contrast to the domestic life of the kettle on the hob and the mouse bobbing around the oatmeal chest. ❋ Unknown (2010)

I don't like them baked – they're dry, and it seems an awful waste of electricity when they can be cooked so quickly on the hob – but, after frying some alone, and simmering others in a sauce, as Hartnett recommends, I can confirm that they do taste better cooked solo. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Pierce the skins of 3 large aubergines with a fork then grill over hot coals or the flame of a gas hob till the skin has charred and the flesh is very soft. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Roosters were forced to fight to the death even when they were hob bled with broken legs. ❋ Wayne Pacelle (2011)

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