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1. (folklore) a small grotesque supernatural creature that makes trouble for human beings
   - goblin, hobgoblin, pooka [Ireland]
    
2. (folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous
   - elf, gremlin, pixie, pixy, brownie, imp
    
3. A hard steel edge tool used to cut gears
    
4. A shelf beside an open fire where something can be kept warm
    
5. [Brit] The top of a cooker with hotplates or burners

1. Cut with a hob

Derived forms: hobs, hobbed, hobbing

Type of: cut, edge tool, evil spirit, faerie, faery, fairy, fay, shelf, sprite

Encyclopedia: Hob