hob

Meanings

Noun

• (folklore) a small grotesque supernatural creature that makes trouble for human beings
• (folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous
• a hard steel edge tool used to cut gears
• a shelf beside an open fire where something can be kept warm

Verb

• cut with a hob

Synonyms

brownie, elf, goblin, gremlin, hobgoblin, imp, pixie, pixy