hob
     n 1: (folklore) a small grotesque supernatural creature that
          makes trouble for human beings [syn: {goblin}, {hobgoblin}]
     2: (folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous [syn: {elf},
         {gremlin}, {pixie}, {pixy}, {brownie}, {imp}]
     3: a hard steel edge tool used to cut gears
     4: a shelf beside an open fire where something can be kept warm
     v : cut with a hob
     [also: {hobbing}, {hobbed}]
Source: WordNet® 2.0