1. cob - Noun
2. cob - Verb
3. Cob - Proper noun
The top or head of anything.
A leader or chief; a conspicuous person, esp. a rich covetous person.
The axis on which the kernels of maize or indian corn grow.
A spider; perhaps from its shape; it being round like a head.
A young herring.
A fish; -- also called miller's thumb.
A short-legged and stout horse, esp. one used for the saddle.
A sea mew or gull; esp., the black-backed gull (Larus marinus).
A lump or piece of anything, usually of a somewhat large size, as of coal, or stone.
A cobnut; as, Kentish cobs. See Cobnut.
Clay mixed with straw.
A punishment consisting of blows inflicted on the buttocks with a strap or a flat piece of wood.
A Spanish coin formerly current in Ireland, worth abiut 4s. 6d.
To strike
To break into small pieces, as ore, so as to sort out its better portions.
To punish by striking on the buttocks with a strap, a flat piece of wood, or the like.
Source: Webster's dictionaryApart from these areas of high moorland the county has attractive rolling rural scenery and villages with thatched cob cottages. Source: Internet
Also grilled chicken skin, and grilled corn on the cob (because who doesn’t? Source: Internet
A cob is a small round loaf. Source: Internet
For a spectacular summer taste, we suggest mixing it with softened butter to use as a spread for corn on the cob. Source: Internet
Once cool enough to handle, slice the kernels off the cob with a large knife and place in a large bowl. Source: Internet
Poured and puddled adobe (puddled clay, piled earth) today called cob, is made by placing soft adobe in layers, rather than making by individual dried bricks or using a form. Source: Internet