cob

noun

Definition of cobnext
as in steed

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Recent Examples of cob Pair them with the Corn Boats so your cob doesn't roll away; the incredibly handy Corn Stripper, which removes kernels from the cob in one smooth, easy motion; and the Corn Brush, which removes stubborn corn silk easily. — ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026 While corn on the cob is a no, kernels from the cob are a yes. — Cody Godwin, USA Today, 24 July 2026 Hold the corn, tip down, in the bowl, and using a sharp knife, cut straight down between the kernels and the cob, cutting as close to the cob as possible and rotating the ear about a quarter turn after each cut. — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 7 July 2026 The small beasts made a beeline for my compost barrel, knocked it over and gnawed on the corn cobs and watermelon rind. — Literary Hub, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for cob
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cob
  1. steed
  2. equine
  3. jade
  4. mare
  5. skate
  6. plug
  7. pony
  8. foal
Noun
  • Decades later, the fire lit by his first steed, a brown Schwinn Mag Scrambler, still burns bright.
    — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The noble steed of Bukephalos (2021)—which featured in her 2024 Guggenheim Bilbao retrospective—charged down the runway, too.
    — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of steed
Noun
  • Just a few days ago, the son of 2016 Derby winner Nyquist roamed freely around the fields of nearby Gainesway Farm, a 1,500-acre pastoral equine playground whose history predates US independence.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The company said a donation will be made to support equine welfare charities globally, adding the American Humane Society monitored the animals during the project, and that none were harmed.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of equine
Noun
  • Related Articles Edebiri accessorized with a pair of dangle earrings in crimson and jade and wore a set of strappy black heels.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • At the heart of the resort is an 82-foot jade-green pool with rooms and eating areas staggered across the snug plot.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of jade
Noun
  • Horse racing’s biggest star closes from dead last, but Blame holds off the 6-year-old mare and wins the $5 million Breeders’ Cup Classic under the lights Churchill Downs.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Her eyes, the color of a chestnut mare, are majorly magnified by her wireless glasses.
    — Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of mare
Noun
  • The Hawks then had their morning skate with players’ fathers present.
    — Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Tickets are required for anyone entering the ice-skating rink (skates included in admission).
    — Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of skate
Noun
  • Unless the Tesla charger is upgraded to the newer software, the plug won’t work with a non-Tesla vehicle.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Fatal 737 Max crashes in 2018 and 2019 linked to MCAS software, a 2024 door plug blowout caused by missing factory bolts, and a fatal 2025 Air India 787 crash have intensified global regulatory focus.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of plug
Noun
  • Eschewing the model’s typical leather build, the luxe-leaning spin on the brand’s Air Max sneaker boot is covered in tonal black pony hair across the entirety of its upper.
    — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Through the years, the singer has remained remarkably loyal to her lengths, whether swept up into a gravity-defying pony, styled into a sleek ballerina bun, or cascading down her back.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of pony
Noun
  • Every foal born here means another year of board paid, hay bought and farmland preserved.
    — TK Kuegler, Baltimore Sun, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Another foal, Birdie, was born the night her mother was dropped off at a kill pen.
    — Brian Unger, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of foal

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cobbled (together or up)
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