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cobb.

A sea-cob or gull.

4 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/kɒb/UK
  1. A sea-cob or gull.

  2. A pier made from cobblestones.

  3. A hand-basket, especially made from wicker.

  4. A building material consisting of clay, sand, straw, water, and earth, similar to adobe. Also called cob, rammed earth or pisé.

  5. A knock or blow.

    US
  6. Alternative form of cob (“person of mixed (black and white) race”).

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Variant spelling of cob.

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