Meaning & Definition of word "Cobbler"
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Cobbler
/ˈkɒb.lər/
noun:
- 1. A person who repairs shoes.
- Example: I took my favorite pair of boots to the cobbler to have the soles replaced.
- 2. A dessert made of fruit with a sweet biscuit or cake topping, usually baked.
- Example: For dessert, we had peach cobbler with vanilla ice cream.
Etymology
Middle English 'cobeler', from Old French 'cobler' meaning 'to mend'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
cobbler's children have no shoes:
Refers to an expert's own lack of application of their skills.
Related Words
shoe:
An item of footwear.
repair:
To fix or mend something.
artisan:
A worker in a skilled trade.
Slang Meanings of cobbler
Meaning: To cobble together
Example Sentence: He cobbled together a makeshift shelter.
Meaning: Cobbler's pride
Example Sentence: He took pride in his work, like a cobbler perfecting every stitch.