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 nave \nave\ (n[=a]v), n. [AS. nafu; akin to D. naaf, G. nabe, OHG. naba, Icel. n["o]f, Dan. nav, Sw. naf, Skr. n[=a]bhi nave and navel: cf. L. umbo boss of a shield. [root]260. Cf. Navel.] 1. The block in the center of a wheel, from which the spokes radiate, and through which the axle passes; -- called also hub or hob. [1913 Webster] 2. The navel. [Obs.] --hak. [1913 Webster]