corncob Meaning & Definition
What Does Corncob Mean?
As a noun, corncob means The central cylindrical core of an ear of corn (maize) on which the kernels are attached in rows. It is also used to mean A yokel. As a verb, it means To disintegrate by the blades becoming severed from the axis. As a verb, it means (of turbines and rotor blades) to disintegrate by the blades becoming severed from the axis.
Corncob in Brief
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈkɔːn.kɒb// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Plural | corncobs |
| Verb forms | corncobs, corncobbing, corncobbed |
Corncob Definition (Noun)
- The central cylindrical core of an ear of corn (maize) on which the kernels are attached in rows.
- A yokel.
Corncob as a Verb
- To disintegrate by the blades becoming severed from the axis
- To defeat (someone) who then refuses to admit defeat.
Verb
- (of turbines and rotor blades) to disintegrate by the blades becoming severed from the axis
- To destroy, to destruct, to defeat
Synonyms of Corncob
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Corncob synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Corncob
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Corncob in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
corncob (plural corncobs)
corncob (third-person singular simple present corncobs, present participle corncobbing, simple past and past participle corncobbed)
Words That Rhyme With Corncob
Origin of Corncob
From corn + cob. The Internet slang sense emerged from a 2011 absurdist tweet by Weird Twitter personality dril in which a man furiously denies being owned as he transforms into a corncob.[1][2]
How to Pronounce Corncob
Corncob is pronounced //ˈkɔːn.kɒb// and has 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Corncob
Is corncob a noun or a verb?
Corncob is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the plural of corncob?
The plural of corncob is corncobs.
What is the past tense of corncob?
The past tense of corncob is corncobbed. The present participle is corncobbing.