The difference between Hob and Stovetop
When used as nouns, hob means a kind of cutting tool, used to cut the teeth of a gear, whereas stovetop means the top of a stove.
Hob is also verb with the meaning: to create (a gear) by cutting with a hob.
check bellow for the other definitions of Hob and Stovetop
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Hob as a noun:
A kind of cutting tool, used to cut the teeth of a gear.
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Hob as a noun (historical):
The flat projection or iron shelf at the side of a fire grate, where things are put to be kept warm.
Examples:
"rfquotek Smart"
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Hob as a noun (British, AU, NZ):
The top cooking surface on a cooker; a cooktop. It typically comprises several cooking elements (often four), also known as 'rings'.
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Hob as a noun:
A rounded peg used as a target in several games, especially in quoits.
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Hob as a noun:
A male ferret.
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Hob as a noun:
The hub of a wheel.
Examples:
"rfquotek Washington"
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Hob as a verb (transitive):
To create (a gear) by cutting with a hob.
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Hob as a verb (intransitive):
To engage in the process of cutting gears with a hob.
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Hob as a noun (obsolete):
A fairy; a sprite; an elf; a bogey.
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Hob as a noun (obsolete):
A countryman; a rustic or yokel.
Examples:
"rfquotek Nares"
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Stovetop as a noun (cooking):
The top of a stove; usually specifically the burners
Examples:
"You make this on the stovetop, not in the oven."