词条 | Hob (hearth) |
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In a kitchen the hob is a projection, shelf, grate or bench for holding food or utensils at the back or side of a hearth (fireplace) to keep them warm, or an internal chimney-corner. In modern British English usage, the word refers to a cooktop or hotplate, as distinguished from an oven.[1] EtymologyThe word is a noun meaning approximately "holder", derived from the Old English verb habban "to have, hold".[2] The word hub "support of a disk or wheel" is apparently from the same source.[3] GallerySee also
References1. ^The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition. 2000. 2. ^E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898. 3. ^Merriam Webster Online 1 : Fireplaces |
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