scobbing

Verb

scob (third-person singular simple present scobs, present participle scobbing, simple past and past participle scobbed)

1. To create a scob.
   • But still it may be tripped by the shed in its course; or the work may be scobbed by the shuttle running under, or over, the shed1846, George White, A practical treatise on weaving, page 75
2. (coal mining) To pack a wagon with large pieces on top so as to hide gaps resulting from it not being completely filled.
   • Yes, that was one of the principal grievances; that a man should stand on the hill to see justice done between man and man; there may be what we call scobbing.1836, Selection of Reports and Papers of the House of Commons, page 86
3. To scrape or pound.
   • This lass, Nelly Long, was dressish and dapper, And tho' our Dick was a good-looking lad, She scobbed him, and scoffed him, for she was a snapper, And said as right how, that she war'nt to be had.1824, Mr Merryman, Comic songs and recitations, page 25

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