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cob

/kɒb/
Meanings
  • noun

    A large round sheath or husk that covers an ear of corn or grain when it is ripe.

    - "The cob on the cornfield was covered in dried husks."
    - "After harvesting, the farmer removed the cobs from the field."
  • noun

    A large flat float used in fishing, especially for eels.

    - "The fisherman cast his line with a cob to catch eels."
    - "The cob made it easier for the fisherman to reach the deep water."
Pronunciation
  1. /kɑb/



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  2. /kɑb/



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  3. /kɑb/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with cob
hop , mop , prop
Variants
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cob , cobs , Welsh cob , Welsh cobs , corn on the cob
Etymology
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Old English cōp, from Proto-Germanic *kupā-, from PIE root *kup- 'cup, hollow'.

Trivia
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  1. A cob of corn typically contains about 800 kernels.

  2. The largest cob of corn ever recorded weighed over 40 pounds.

Related Concepts
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  1. maize: Maize, also known as corn, is a cereal grain that is widely grown and consumed as a staple food in many parts of the world. The term 'cob' refers to the large round sheath that covers an ear of corn when it is ripe.

Culture
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In literature, the term 'cob' is sometimes used metaphorically to refer to a large, round, or bulky object. In art, it has been used as a symbol of abundance and fertility.

How to Memorize "cob"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a large round ear of corn with its husk covering it.
    - Visualize a large flat float used in fishing.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'cob' with the large round sheath that covers an ear of corn.
    - Associate the word 'cob' with a large flat float used in fishing.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Corn on the Cob' to remember the meaning of 'cob' as a large round sheath that covers an ear of corn.
    - Use the mnemonic 'Fishing Float' to remember the meaning of 'cob' as a large flat float used in fishing.

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