Associations to the word «Hob»

HOB, noun. A kind of cutting tool, used to cut the teeth of a gear.

HOB, noun. (obsolete) The flat projection or iron shelf at the side of a fire grate, where things are put to be kept warm.

HOB, noun. (British) (AU) (NZ) The top cooking surface on a cooker. It typically comprises several cooking elements (often four), also known as 'rings'.

HOB, noun. A rounded peg used as a target in several games, especially in quoits.

HOB, noun. A male ferret.

HOB, noun. The hub of a wheel.

HOB, verb. (transitive) To create (a gear) by cutting with a hob.

HOB, verb. (intransitive) To engage in the process of cutting gears with a hob.

HOB, noun. (obsolete) A fairy; a sprite; an elf.

HOB, noun. (obsolete) A countryman; a rustic or yokel.

HOB, proper noun. (obsolete) A nickname for Robin or Robert

HOB, proper noun. (archaic) A nickname for Robin Goodfellow, Puck; (later) the devil

HOB, proper noun. A patronymic surname​.

HOB, noun. (folklore) a small grotesque supernatural creature that makes trouble for human beings.

HOB, noun. (folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous.

HOB, noun. A hard steel edge tool used to cut gears.

HOB, noun. A shelf beside an open fire where something can be kept warm.

HOB, verb. Cut with a hob.