'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'
From: GCIDE
- 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]
Synonyms of 'hob'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- Ariel,
- banshee,
- beam-end,
- Befind,
- brownie,
- chimney,
- chimney corner,
- cluricaune,
- corbel,
- Corrigan,
- dwarf,
- elf,
- fairy,
- fairy queen,
- fay,
- fender,
- Finnbeara,
- fire screen,
- fireboard,
- fireguard,
- fireplace,
- fireside,
- flue,
- gnome,
- goblin,
- gradin,
- gradino,
- gremlin,
- hearth,
- hearthstone,
- hobgoblin,
- hub,
- imp,
- ingle,
- inglenook,
- ingleside,
- kobold,
- ledge,
- leprechaun,
- Mab,
- mantel,
- mantelshelf,
- Oberon,
- ouphe,
- peri,
- pixie,
- pooka,
- predella,
- puca,
- pwca,
- retable,
- shelf,
- shoulder,
- smokehole,
- sprite,
- superaltar,
- sylph,
- sylphid,
- Titania