Found 2 items, similar to Hob.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: hob hob v : cut with a hob [also: hobbing, hobbed] hob n 1: (folklore) a small grotesque supernatural creature that makes trouble for human beings [syn: goblin, hobgoblin] 2: (folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous [syn: elf, gremlin, pixie, pixy, brownie, imp] 3: a hard steel edge tool used to cut gears 4: a shelf beside an open fire where something can be kept warm [also: hobbing, hobbed]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Hob Hob \Hob\, n. (Zo["o]l.) The male ferret. [Webster 1913 Suppl.] 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.] 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.