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Definition of Hob

1. Noun. (folklore) a small grotesque supernatural creature that makes trouble for human beings.

2. Verb. Cut with a hob.

3. Noun. (folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous.

4. Noun. A hard steel edge tool used to cut gears.

5. Noun. A shelf beside an open fire where something can be kept warm.

Definition of Hob

1. n. The hub of a wheel. See Hub.

2. n. A fairy; a sprite; an elf.

3. 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.

4. n. The male ferret.

Definition of Hob

1. to furnish with hobnails [v HOBBED, HOBBING, HOBS]

Medical Definition of Hob

1. 1. The hub of a wheel. See Hub. 2. The flat projection or iron shelf at the side of a fire grate, where things are put to be kept warm. 3. A threaded and fluted hardened steel cutter, resembling a tap, used in a lathe for forming the teeth of screw chasers, worm wheels, etc. Origin: Prob. Akin to hump. Cf. Hub. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Hob

hoastman hoastmen hoasts hoatzin hoatzin hoatzines hoatzins hoax hoaxed hoaxer

hoaxers hoaxes hoaxing hoazin hob (current term) hob (current term) Hobart hobbed hobber hobbers

Hobbes hobbies hobbies hobbing hobbish hobbism hobbist hobbit hobbitry hobbits

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