cob
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8.4
- noun
- /kɒb/
- UK
:
caballo robusto
- The farmer decided to buy a cob for his daughter to ride during the summer.
Examples
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Within the latter could just be distinguished the mottled-grey flanks of a fat cob, which dragged its chain occasionally, making the large slow movements of a horse comfortably lodged in its stall.
Fiction book (1995) -
As we walked through the stable, we admired the beautiful cob with its strong build and gentle nature.
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There were high officers of several giants there, including the COB of BP.
Blog text (9) -
She generally wears a cob but does fit into some pony stuff.
Blog text (14) -
The cob size fits my TB with an Arab-shaped cob-size head very well.
Blog text (14) -
He wears a horse browband with a cob cheek piece.
Blog text (14) -
It starts with five men gathered in The Waystone Inn on Felling Night, and old Cob is telling a story.
Blog text (4) -
The driving competition featured a swift cob that impressed the judges with its agility.
Synonyms
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4.9
A horse kept and used for riding
6
9.0
A horse used for ordinary riding, often for hire
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4.2
A horse kept for riding rather than for work
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2.3
A horse people keep mainly for others to ride in lessons or shows
A small strong horse often used for riding or light work
Compounds
How Sturdy
Surface Forms
Etymology
Cob The word cob for a short, stocky horse comes from an old word meaning 'lump' or 'round', so picture a chunky, compact animal. That's why a cob is a sturdy, steady riding and driving horse.