Hob
n.
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The hub of a wheel. See Hub.
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The flat projection or iron shelf at the side of a fire grate, where things are put to be kept warm.
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A threaded and fluted hardened steel cutter, resembling a tap, used in a lathe for forming the teeth of screw chasers, worm wheels, etc. (Mech.)
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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.
Hob
n.
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A fairy; a sprite; an elf. [Obs.]
From elves, hobs, and fairies, . . .
Defend us, good Heaven !
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A countryman; a rustic; a clown. [Obs.]
Hob
n.
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The male ferret. (Zool.)