'Hob' definitions:

Definition of 'hob'

(from WordNet)
noun
(folklore) a small grotesque supernatural creature that makes trouble for human beings [syn: goblin, hob, hobgoblin]
noun
(folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous [syn: elf, hob, gremlin, pixie, pixy, brownie, imp]
noun
A hard steel edge tool used to cut gears
noun
A shelf beside an open fire where something can be kept warm
verb
Cut with a hob

Definition of 'Hob'

From: GCIDE
  • Hob \Hob\, n. [Prob. akin to hump. Cf. Hub. ] [1913 Webster]
  • 1. The hub of a wheel. See Hub. --Washington. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. The flat projection or iron shelf at the side of a fire grate, where things are put to be kept warm. --Smart. [1913 Webster]
  • 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. [1913 Webster]
  • 4. 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. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]

Definition of 'Hob'

From: GCIDE
  • 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.] [1913 Webster]
  • From elves, hobs, and fairies, . . . Defend us, good Heaven ! --Beau. & FL. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. A countryman; a rustic; a clown. [Obs.] --Nares.

Definition of 'Hob'

From: GCIDE
  • Hob \Hob\, n. (Zool.) The male ferret. [Webster 1913 Suppl.] Hobanob

Definition of 'hob'

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  • 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. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. The navel. [Obs.] --hak. [1913 Webster]

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