Associations to the word «Cobble»

Wiktionary

COBBLE, noun. A cobblestone.
COBBLE, noun. (geology) A particle from 64 to 256 mm in diameter, following the Wentworth scale
COBBLE, noun. Alternative form of coble (a kind of fishing-boat)
COBBLE, verb. (intransitive) To make shoes (what a cobbler does).
COBBLE, verb. (transitive) To assemble in an improvised way.
COBBLE, verb. (transitive) (intransitive) To use cobblestones to pave a road, walkway, etc.

Dictionary definition

COBBLE, noun. Rectangular paving stone with curved top; once used to make roads.
COBBLE, verb. Pave with cobblestones.
COBBLE, verb. Repair or mend; "cobble shoes".

Wise words

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