hob

1. n. The hub of a wheel. See Hub. Source: opted

2. n. The flat projection or iron shelf at the side of a fire grate, where things are put to be kept warm. Source: opted

3. n. A threaded and fluted hardened steel cutter, resembling a tap, used in a lathe for forming the teeth of screw chasers, worm wheels, etc. Source: opted

4. n. A fairy; a sprite; an elf. Source: opted

5. n. A countryman; a rustic; a clown. Source: opted

6. n. (folklore) a small grotesque supernatural creature that makes trouble for human beings Source: wordnet

7. n. (folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous Source: wordnet

8. n. a hard steel edge tool used to cut gears Source: wordnet

9. n. a shelf beside an open fire where something can be kept warm Source: wordnet

10. v. cut with a hob Source: wordnet

11. 1. The hub of a wheel. See Hub. Washington. 2. The flat projection or iron shelf at the side of a fire grate, where things are put to be kept warm. Smart. 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. 1. A fairy; a sprite; an elf. [Obs.] From elves, hobs, and fairies, . . . Defend us, good Heaven ! Beau. & FL. 2. A countryman; a rustic; a clown. [Obs.] Nares. Source: webster

12. A threaded and fluted hardened steel cutter, resembling a tap,used in a lathe for forming the teeth of screw chasers, worm wheels,etc. Source: adambom

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