Hob

Pronunciation: /hɑb/

Definitions of hob

noun a machine tool on which metal is shaped by pressing or hammering

Example Sentences

A1 I use my hob to cook dinner every night.

A2 She accidentally burned her hand on the hob while cooking.

B1 The hob in my kitchen is gas-powered and heats up quickly.

B2 I prefer cooking on an electric hob rather than a gas one.

C1 The chef demonstrated how to properly clean and maintain the hob in the cooking class.

C2 The state-of-the-art hob in the restaurant kitchen has multiple burners and temperature controls.

Examples of hob in a Sentence

formal The hob in the kitchen was left on, causing a potential fire hazard.

informal I always forget to turn off the hob after cooking.

slang Let's hang out by the hob and chat while I cook dinner.

figurative She was the hob of the group, always bringing people together.

Grammatical Forms of hob

• past tense: hobbed
• plural: hobs
• comparative: hobber
• superlative: hobbest
• present tense: hob
• future tense: will hob
• perfect tense: have hobbled
• continuous tense: is hobbing
• singular: hob
• positive degree: hob
• infinitive: to hob
• gerund: hobbing
• participle: hobbed

Origin and Evolution of hob

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'hob' originated in Middle English as a nickname for Robert, a common name in medieval England.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'hob' evolved to refer to a small shelf or table used for cooking or heating, specifically in reference to a fireplace. It later came to be associated with the metal plate on a stove top where pots and pans are placed for cooking.