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stob Definition

stob (stäb)

noun

  1. a stake or short post
  2. a stump

Etymology: ME, var. of stub

stob Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • wooden: Metal pins can be useful where the ground is too stony to hammer in wooden stobs.
  • square: Round stakes These are easier to knock in than square stobs, as the alignment is not so critical.