cob

🇺🇸 /kɑːb/ 🇬🇧 /kɒb/
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noun
R

The central part of an ear of corn, with the kernels growing on it.

I love eating corn on the cob in the summer.

R

A type of sturdy, low-slung horse.

The cob is a breed of small, strong horse.

R

A round loaf of bread.

I bought a crusty cob from the bakery.

abbreviation
R

The end of the business day.

All reports must be submitted by COB today.

translation

n. The central part of an ear of corn, with the kernels growing on it.; A type of sturdy, low-slung horse.; A round loaf of bread.
abbr. The end of the business day.

Word Forms

Plural cobs