cobble
/'kɔbl/ Cách viết khác : (cobble-stone) /'kɔblstoun/
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Definition
Noun:
- A naturally rounded stone, especially one of a size used for paving: A "cobble" is a rounded stone, larger than a pebble but smaller than a boulder, historically used to pave streets.
Verb:
- To repair or mend something, especially footwear, in a rough or makeshift way: To "cobble" means to put something together or repair it hastily or clumsily.
- To pave a surface with cobblestones: To "cobble" means to lay a road or area with cobblestones.
Usage Examples
Noun:
- The old street was made of worn cobbles.
- He picked up a smooth cobble from the riverbank.
Verb (to repair):
- He managed to cobble together a meal from leftovers.
- The shoemaker will cobble my old boots.
Verb (to pave):
- The city plans to cobble the historic square.
- They cobbled the courtyard to match the original design.
Advanced Usage
- "To cobble together": To assemble or make something quickly using whatever is available, often implying a lack of perfection.
- They had to cobble together a solution before the deadline.
Variants and Related Words
- Cobblestone (n): Another term for a cobble, specifically when used for paving. This is the more common term for the paving stone.
- The cart rattled over the cobblestones.
- Cobbler (n): A person whose job is to mend shoes.
- The cobbler repaired the heel.
Synonyms
- Noun (stone): Paving stone, sett, flagstone.
- Verb (repair): Mend, patch up, jury-rig, improvise.
- Verb (pave): Pave, surface, cover.
Related Phrasal Verbs
- Cobble together: To assemble something hastily from various parts.
- We can cobble together a report from these notes.
Related Idioms
- "To cobble something up": Similar to "cobble together," meaning to make or organize something in a rough and ready way.
- The agreement was cobbled up at the last minute.
Noun
- rectangular paving stone with curved top; once used to make roads
Verb
- repair or mend
- cobble shoes
- pave with cobblestones