cobhouse en · NOUN
Etymology
From cob + house.
Meanings
- A structure built of cob.
- A structure built of cobs of wood, often notched where the pieces cross. ▸ A flimsy structure, as one built by children from small bits of wood and other materials.
- A structure built of cobs of wood, often notched where the pieces cross. ▸ An outbuilding of inferior construction.
- (figuratively) A structure built of cobs of wood, often notched where the pieces cross. ▸ A flimsy arrangement or structure.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| cobhouses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |