ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Cobb

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /kɒb/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Cobb is a noun meaning A sea-cob or gull.

Meaning

A sea-cob or gull.

More Meanings

  1. A pier made from cobblestones.
  2. A hand-basket, especially made from wicker.
  3. A building material consisting of clay, sand, straw, water, and earth, similar to adobe. Also called cob, rammed earth or pisé.
  4. (US) A knock or blow.
  5. Alternative form of cob (“person of mixed (black and white) race”).

Example Sentences

His colour is nearly that of a grif or cobb, the produce of a mulatto and negro.

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