Meaning & Definition of word "Hob"

noun:

• 1. A flat top or surface, often attached to a stove or used in cooking.
  • Example: She placed the pot on the hob to start boiling the water.
• 2. A specific type of stove or cooking appliance.
  • Example: The new kitchen features a state-of-the-art induction hob.
• 3. A small raised platform or level.
  • Example: He sat down on the hob next to the fireplace to warm himself.
• 4. A man who is a hearth or home body; a man devoted to family life.
  • Example: He was more of a hob than a traveler, preferring to stay home with his children.

verb:

• 1. To cut or shape (as a metal) with a hob; to create a hob.
  • Example: The machinist had to hob the component to fit it perfectly.