HOB

n. metal shelf near a fireplace (for warming food); British term for a stovetop

Hob or HOB may refer to:Hoboken-Verzeichnis, the catalogue of the compositions of Joseph HaydnHouse of Blues, a chain of music halls and restaurantsHemne og Orkladal Billag, a Norwegian transport companyHob may also be used for:Elf, a magical creature in German folkloreDevilThe top cooking surface on a cookerA male ferretA tool used in hobbing, or gear-makingA robot-like creature in the webcomic Dresden Codak
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Noun
1. (folklore) a small grotesque supernatural creature that makes trouble for human beings
(synonym) goblin, hobgoblin
(hypernym) evil spirit
(classification) folklore
2. (folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous
(synonym) elf, gremlin, pixie, pixy, brownie, imp
(hypernym) fairy, faery, faerie, sprite
(hyponym) leprechaun
(classification) folklore
3. a hard steel edge tool used to cut gears
(hypernym) edge tool
4. a shelf beside an open fire where something can be kept warm
(hypernym) shelf
Verb
1. cut with a hob
(hypernym) cut

v. heave, lift, raise, hoist, elevate; heighten, increase, boost, improve, enhance; rise, go up

(n.)
The hub of a wheel. See Hub.
  

(n.)
The flat projection or iron shelf at the side of a fire grate, where things are put to be kept warm.
  

(n.)
A threaded and fluted hardened steel cutter, resembling a tap, used in a lathe for forming the teeth of screw chasers, worm wheels, etc.
  

(n.)
A fairy; a sprite; an elf.
  

(n.)
A countryman; a rustic; a clown.