Hob

1.

A peg, pin, or mark used as a target in some games, as an iron pin in quoits; also, a game in which such a target is used.

2.

The hub of a wheel.

3.

The flat projection or iron shelf at the side of a fire grate, where things are put to be kept warm.

4.

A threaded and fluted hardened steel cutter, resembling a tap, used in a lathe for forming the teeth of screw chasers, worm wheels, etc.

5.

A fairy; a sprite; an elf.

6.

A countryman; a rustic; a clown.

7.

The male ferret.