Cob: meaning, definitions and examples

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cob

 

[ kษ’b ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น milho

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเค•เคˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Mais

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ jagung

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบัƒะบัƒั€ัƒะดะทะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kukurydza

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒˆใ‚ฆใƒขใƒญใ‚ณใ‚ท

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท maรฏs

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ maรญz

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mฤฑsฤฑr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜ฅ์ˆ˜์ˆ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฐุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kukuล™ice

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kukurica

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็Ž‰็ฑณ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ koruza

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ maรญs

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถาฏะณะตั€ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒ›แƒ˜แƒœแƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qarฤŸฤฑdalฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,173, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.