English
Pronunciation
AHD|h�b
IPA|/h�b/
SAMPA|/<tt>hQb</tt>/
:Rhymes:English:-�b|Rhymes: -�b
Noun
en-noun
- A kind of cutting tool, used to cut the teeth of a gear.
- obsolete The flat projection or iron shelf at the side of a fire grate, where things are put to be kept warm.
- UK The top cooking surface on a cooker. It typically comprises several cooking elements (often four), also known as 'rings'.
Synonyms
sense|cooking surface stove top qualifier|US
Verb
en-verb|hobb|ing
wikipedia|Gear cutting
wikipedia|Hobbing machine
- transitive To create (a gear) by cutting with a hob.
- intransitive To engage in the process of cutting gears with a hob.
References
R:1913
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