hob
/hɑb/
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: 2.76 in modern English
8
Scrabble Score
3
Letters
1
Syllables
3
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
The flat projection or iron shelf at the side of a fire grate, where things are put to be kept warm.
Example Sentences
- "They went into a dingy room lined with books and littered with papers, where there was a blazing fire. A kettle steamed upon the hob, and in the midst of the wreck of papers a table shone, with plenty of wine upon it, and brandy, and rum, and sugar, and lemons."
- "And the first sound in the house was the bang, bang of the poker against the raker, as Morel smashed the remainder of the coal to make the kettle, which was filled and left on the hob, finally boil."
- "August 31 1776, George Washington, letter to the President of Congress the wheels of the carriages sinking up to the hobs rendered it impossible for our whole force to drag them."
- "From elves, hobs, and fairies, […] Defend us, good Heaven!"
- "More fitter for the Country Hobs."
Etymology
Origin
Word Breakdown
- Root: Hob
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /hɑb/
- British English: /hɒb/