Hob (Noun)
Meaning 1
(folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Hyponyms
Meaning 2
(folklore) a small grotesque supernatural creature that makes trouble for human beings.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The hob in the local legend was said to haunt the old mine, playing tricks on unsuspecting visitors.
- In some stories, the hob was depicted as a small, ugly creature with a fondness for mischief and mayhem.
- Farmers believed that a hob was responsible for the strange occurrences on their land, from broken fences to missing livestock.
- The hob of the forest was said to be particularly fond of stealing food from campers and leaving strange symbols in the dirt.
- According to folklore, the only way to get rid of a hob was to leave out offerings of food and drink, and to treat it with kindness and respect.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 3
A hard steel edge tool used to cut gears.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Related Words
Meaning 4
A shelf beside an open fire where something can be kept warm.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.