noun
cob
A compact rounded lump.
She rolls a small cob of clay between her palms.
Etymology
Cob has long named a compact lump, although its deeper origin is uncertain. That solid, rounded image also helps explain its uses for a sturdy horse and earthen building material.
More examples
- A few cobs of coal remain in the bin.
- He crushes a dry cob of dirt under his boot.
- The baker serves a small cob of bread with soup.
Forms
cob · cobs