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cobbled

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cob·ble 1  (kbl)
n.
1. A cobblestone.
2. Geology A rock fragment between 64 and 256 millimeters in diameter, especially one that has been naturally rounded.
3. cobbles See cob coal.
tr.v. cob·bled, cob·bling, cob·bles
To pave with cobblestones.
[Short for cobblestone.]
cob·ble 2  (kbl)
tr.v. cob·bled, cob·bling, cob·bles
1. To make or mend (boots or shoes).
2. To put together clumsily; bungle: cobbled a plan together at the last minute.
[Probably back-formation from cobbler.]
Translations
cobbled [ˈkɒbld] ADJ cobbled street → calle f empedrada, calle f adoquinada
cobbled [ˈkɒbəld] adj [street, yard] → pavé(e)
cobbled [ˈkɒbld] adj cobbled street → strada pavimentata con ciottoli
cobbled [ˈkɒbld] adj cobbled street → strada pavimentata con ciottoli


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for theatres and newspapers, and the rumble of omnibuses on the cobbled pavements?
Moon and Sixpence by Maugham, W. Somerset View in context
Through the wide open window floated in the various sounds of the little country town, the rumbling of heavy carts passing along the cobbled streets, the shrill greetings of neighbors and acquaintances meeting upon the sidewalk.
The Malefactor by Oppenheim, E. Phillips View in context
So the palmer was persuaded; and Robin put on the old man's hat, which stood full high in the crown; and his cloak, patched with black and blue and red, like Joseph's coat of many colors in its old age; and his breeches, which had been sewed over with so many patterns that the original was scarce discernible; and his tattered hose; and his shoes, cobbled above and below.
Robin Hood by McSpadden, J. Walker View in context
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