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hob

1 of 2noun
/hɑb/
Forms:hobs
1

a flat metal surface such as a shelf by the side of an open fire used for heating pans

2

a hard steel edge tool used to cut gears

3

(folklore) a small grotesque supernatural creature that makes trouble for human beings

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4

(folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous

5

a male ferret that has been neutered, and the term is also used to refer to an adult male ferret that has not been neutered