First Known Use: 15th century
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1hob
noun \ˈhäb\
Definition of HOB
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Origin of HOB
Middle English hobbe, from Hobbe, nickname for Robert
2hob
noun
Definition of HOB
1
: a projection at the back or side of a fireplace on which something may be kept warm
2
: a cutting tool used for cutting the teeth of worm wheels or gears
3
British : cooktop
Origin of HOB
origin unknown
First Known Use: 1511
3hob
verb
hobbedhob·bing
Definition of HOB
transitive verb
1
: to cut with a hob
2
: to furnish with hobnails
First Known Use of HOB
1799
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