cobble Synonyms & Antonyms
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Cobble as a Noun
A cobblestone.
A particle from 64 to 256 mm in diameter, following the Wentworth scale.
A piece of steel that becomes malformed during its manufacture or rolling.
Alternative form of coble (“a kind of fishing-boat”).
Small flat-bottomed fishing boat suitable for launching from a beach, found on the north-east coast of England and in Scotland.
Cobble as a Verb
To make shoes (what a cobbler does).
To assemble in an improvised way.
I cobbled something together to get us through till morning.
To use cobblestones to pave a road, walkway, etc.
Cobble in a Sentence
I cobbled something together to get us through till morning.
Word Forms & Grammar
cobble (plural cobbles)
cobble (third-person singular simple present cobbles, present participle cobbling, simple past and past participle cobbled)
Words That Rhyme With Cobble
Origin of Cobble
Origin 1: From Middle English cobill, kobill (used in various combinations with ston, stan (“stone”), note, nutt (“nut”), etc.), probably a diminutive of Middle English *cob, *cobb, ultimately from Proto-Germanic *kubb- (“lump; round object”). Equivalent to cob + -le.
Origin 2: Cognate to North Germanic kubb-, kobb- (“round object, bulge, heap, islet, seal, bowler hat, etc”).
Origin 3: See coble.
Word Facts for Cobble
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈkɒb.əl/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Meaning | A cobblestone |
| Plural | cobbles |
| Verb forms | cobbles, cobbling, cobbled |
How to Pronounce Cobble
Cobble is pronounced /ˈkɒb.əl/ and has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (kɒb).
Frequently Asked Questions About Cobble
Is cobble a noun or a verb?
Cobble is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the plural of cobble?
The plural of cobble is cobbles.
What is the past tense of cobble?
The past tense of cobble is cobbled. The present participle is cobbling.