Hob

usgb/hɑːb/
noun

A flat surface or shelf on a stove where you cook food.

She put the kettle on the hob to make some tea.
Visual representation of "hob" - A flat surface or shelf on a stove where you cook food.

Often appears as...

  • electric hob
  • gas hob
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Cooking Context

Used to describe where pots and pans are placed for cooking on a stove.

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Turn off the hob after the stew is cooked.
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Heat Source

Refers to the heated section of a stove, not just any flat surface.

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Be careful not to touch the hot hob.
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Stove Type

Can specify the type of stove, such as electric, gas, or induction.

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I prefer cooking on a gas hob rather than an electric one.
Visual representation of the word "Hob"

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