hobbing See {hob} hob v : cut with a hob [also: {hobbing}, {hobbed}] hob n 1: (folklore) a small grotesque supernatural creature that makes trouble for human beings [syn: {goblin}, {hobgoblin}] 2: (folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous [syn: {elf}, {gremlin}, {pixie}, {pixy}, {brownie}, {imp}] 3: a hard steel edge tool used to cut gears 4: a shelf beside an open fire where something can be kept warm [also: {hobbing}, {hobbed}]