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hob

1. hob \'ha:b\ n [ME hobbe, fr. Hobbe, nickname for Robert] dial Eng  1: 
   HOBGOBLIN, ELF  2: MISCHIEF, TROUBLE {raise ~} 
2. hob n [origin unknown] 1: a projection at the back or side of a 
   fireplace on which something may b e kept warm 2: a cutting tool used for 
   cutting the teeth of worm wheels or gear wheels 
3. hob vt or hobbed;  or hob.bing 1: to furnish with hobnails  2: to cut 
   with a hob