Meaning of hob in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /hɑb/

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  1. Verb

    hob

    Definitions

    1. cut with a hob

  2. Noun

    hob

    Etymology

    late 16th century (in hob (sense 3 of the noun)): alteration of hub. hob (sense 1 of the noun), ‘metal shelf by a fireplace’, dates from the late 17th century

    Definitions

    1. (folklore) a small grotesque supernatural creature that makes trouble for human beings
  3. 2. (folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous
  4. 3. a hard steel edge tool used to cut gears
  5. 4. a shelf beside an open fire where something can be kept warm

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