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to hob

to hob

9.9
To cut gear teeth using a special metal tool
  • verb
  • /hɑb/
  • Specialized
translation icon : fresar (engranajes)
  • During the manufacturing process, the machine hobs the metal part to create the necessary profiles.

Examples

  • The machinist hobs the gear teeth precisely to ensure they fit perfectly with the other components.

  • To improve efficiency, the factory hobbing machine is programmed to cut multiple pieces at once.

  • Ben, I don't hob nob.

    Short Circuit (1986)

  • Normally, Intech casts plastic over a metal hub in a special process, then hobs the teeth.

    Academic text (2002)

Phrasal Verbs

to play hob
  • Archaic
9.9

To cause problems and confusion in a plan or system

Surface Forms

hob infinitive
hobbled past
hobbled past participle
hobbing present participle
hobs third person singular

Etymology

Hob as a verb comes from the name of that tool — to hob something is to cut gear teeth with a hob, which is why the verb means to 'shape' or 'cut' metal into teeth.