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cobble

|cob-ble|

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/ˈkɑːbəl/

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/ˈkɒbəl/

small stone; repair

Etymology

Etymology Information

'cobble' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'cobbe,' where 'cob' meant 'rounded object.'

Historical Evolution

'cobbe' transformed into the modern English word 'cobble' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'rounded stone,' but over time it evolved to include the verb form of 'repairing shoes.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a small, round stone used in paving streets.

The street was paved with cobbles.

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Verb 1

to repair or mend shoes.

He cobbled the old boots back to life.

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Verb 2

to put together roughly or hastily.

She cobbled together a meal from leftovers.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41