Corncobs Meaning in English
word · lemma: corncob
Definition
The hard central core of an ear of corn, after the kernels have been removed.
Usage & Nuances
'Corncob' is mostly used in agricultural or rural contexts. Plural is 'corncobs.' Not to be confused with 'corn on the cob' (corn with kernels). Can refer to leftover cob after eating or processing.
Spanish: mazorcasPortuguese (BR): sabugos de milhoPortuguese (PT): sabugos de milhoChinese (Simplified): 玉米棒Chinese (Traditional): 玉米棒Hindi: मक्के के भुट्टेArabic: كوز الذرةBengali: ভুট্টার ছোবড়াRussian: кукурузные початки (без зёрен)Japanese: とうもろこしの芯Vietnamese: lõi ngôKorean: 옥수수대Turkish: mısır koçanı (tanesi alınmış)Urdu: مکئی کی گٹھلی (چھلکے کے بغیر)Indonesian: bonggol jagung
Example Sentences
My grandma saves old corncobs to use as fire starters.
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Don’t throw the corncobs away—they’re great for compost!
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There are three corncobs left after dinner.
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Pigs like to chew on corncobs.
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The table was covered with empty corncobs.
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After we finished eating, the kids built towers out of the leftover corncobs.
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