Cobbling: meaning, definitions and examples

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cobbling

 

[ หˆkษ’b.lษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

shoe repair

Cobbling refers to the process of repairing and constructing shoes. It involves various techniques and tools to restore footwear to a usable condition. This practice has been essential throughout history, accommodating the wear and tear that shoes experience in daily use. Skilled cobblers can extend the life of shoes, making it a sustainable choice for consumers. In many cultures, cobbling is viewed as both a craft and an art form.

Synonyms

fixing, mending, shoe repair

Examples of usage

  • He took his boots to the local cobbler for cobbling.
  • The art of cobbling has been passed down through generations.
  • She learned the trade of cobbling from her father.
Context #2 | Verb

shoe making

To cobble means to make or repair shoes, often in a hurried or makeshift manner. This term can also apply broadly to the act of putting together various materials quickly and inefficiently. Cobbling shoes can reflect a certain craftsmanship or urgency, depending on the context. In addition to footwear, the term can sometimes be used metaphorically to describe assembling ideas or projects in a hasty way.

Synonyms

assemble, construct, repair

Examples of usage

  • He spent the afternoon cobbling a new pair of shoes.
  • They cobbled together a quick solution to the problem.
  • She enjoys cobbling her own designs using recycled materials.

Translations

Translations of the word "cobbling" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cobrir

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเฅ‚เคคเฅ‡ เคฌเคจเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schusterhandwerk

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menambal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะตะผะพะฝั‚ ะฒะทัƒั‚ั‚ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ cobbling

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ดใฎไฟฎ็†

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cobblage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cobertura

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ayakkabฤฑ tamiri

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹ ๋ฐœ ์ˆ˜์„ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุตู„ูŠุญ ุงู„ุฃุญุฐูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ opravovรกnรญ obuvi

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ oprava obuvi

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไฟฎ้ž‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ popravljanje ฤevljev

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skรณgerรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัา› ะบะธั–ะผ ะถำฉะฝะดะตัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒฃแƒกแƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒก แƒจแƒ”แƒ™แƒ”แƒ—แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ayaqqabฤฑ tษ™miri

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cobertura

Etymology

The term 'cobbling' originates from the Old French word 'cobler', which means 'to repair shoes'. This, in turn, derives from the Latin 'cobblerius', a term for a shoemaker. The craft of shoemaking has been critical throughout history, as proper footwear has always been essential for daily life. Evidence of shoe repair dates back to ancient civilizations, where skilled workers were always needed to maintain the footwear of the populace. Over time, the term 'cobbling' came to be associated not only with shoe repairs but also with the crafting of shoes from various materials. The evolution of the word illustrates the importance of cobblers in society, highlighting their role in both practical and artisanal avenues.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,219, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.