cob
/kɑb/
noun
- The central cylindrical core of an ear of corn, to which the kernels are attached.
- After eating the corn, she threw the cob into the compost bin.
- The recipe calls for cutting the kernels off the cob before cooking.
- We roasted ears of corn on the grill, still in their husks, and ate them right off the cob.
- A male swan.
- The cob swam protectively near the pen and their cygnets.
- The cob hissed at the dog that came too close to the nest.
- We watched a majestic cob glide across the lake with its mate.
- A type of horse that is sturdy, with short legs, often used for riding or driving.
- The farmer used a cob to pull the cart to market.
- She rode a gentle cob along the country trails.
- Cobs are known for their calm temperament and strength.
- A building material made from clay, sand, and straw, used in traditional construction.
- They learned how to mix cob for a sustainable building workshop.
- Cob houses are common in parts of England and are very durable.
- The old cottage was built from cob and had thick, insulating walls.
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