hob

Noun · Verb
Synonyms: goblinhobgoblinelfgremlinpixiepixybrownieimp

WordNet 3.0

Noun (4)

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

Verb (1)

  1. cut with a hob
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Webster's Dictionary (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.]

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.

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