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hob

noun verb

A shelf beside an open fire where something can be kept warm

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Word Facts

Word length
3
Starts with
H
Ends with
B
Contains
O
Scrabble score
8
CEFR level
B2

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noun

  1. A shelf beside an open fire where something can be kept warm

noun

  1. A hard steel edge tool used to cut gears

noun

  1. (folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous

noun

  1. (folklore) a small grotesque supernatural creature that makes trouble for human beings

verb

  1. Cut with a hob

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Synonyms

elfgremlinpixiepixybrownieimpgoblinhobgoblin

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