Cob: meaning, definitions and examples
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cob
[ kษb ]
type of snake
A cob is a type of snake that is known for its distinctive hooded appearance. Cobs are often found in tropical regions and are known for their venomous bite.
Synonyms
hooded snake, venomous serpent
Examples of usage
- The cob slithered through the grass, its hood flaring as a warning.
- Watch out for cobs in this area, they are highly venomous.
male swan
In the bird kingdom, a cob refers to a male swan. Male swans are known for their aggressive behavior during mating season, where they fiercely protect their territory.
Synonyms
male swan, swan
Examples of usage
- The cob glided gracefully across the lake, his white feathers shining in the sun.
- During mating season, the cob becomes territorial and aggressive.
Translations
Translations of the word "cob" in other languages:
๐ต๐น milho
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช Mais
๐ฎ๐ฉ jagung
๐บ๐ฆ ะบัะบัััะดะทะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ kukurydza
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฆใขใญใณใท
๐ซ๐ท maรฏs
๐ช๐ธ maรญz
๐น๐ท mฤฑsฤฑr
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฅ์์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฐุฑุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ kukuลice
๐ธ๐ฐ kukurica
๐จ๐ณ ็็ฑณ
๐ธ๐ฎ koruza
๐ฎ๐ธ maรญs
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถาฏะณะตัั
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qarฤฤฑdalฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ maรญz
Etymology
The word 'cob' has a long history dating back to Old English, where it originally referred to a lump or rounded mass. Over time, the word evolved to have various meanings, including a male swan and a type of snake. The use of 'cob' to refer to a male swan dates back to the 15th century, while its use for a snake likely originated from its hooded appearance.
See also: cobra.