CEFR B2

cobbled

noun/verb

Meaning

A naturally rounded stone used for paving roads. As a verb, it means to assemble or repair something roughly or hastily.

Examples

The historic street was lined with original granite cobbles.
They had to cobble together a temporary solution from spare parts found in the shed.

Synonyms: stone, fix, assemble, improvise

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cobbled (B2)

noun/verb

Pronunciation: /ˈkɒbəl/

Definition

A naturally rounded stone used for paving roads. As a verb, it means to assemble or repair something roughly or hastily.

Examples

The historic street was lined with original granite cobbles.
They had to cobble together a temporary solution from spare parts found in the shed.
The shoemaker managed to cobble the worn-out boots back into a usable state.

How to Use cobbled

cobble together (phrasal verb): to create or assemble something quickly from whatever is available — "We had to cobble together a presentation in under an hour."
cobble up (phrasal verb): to repair or construct something in a rough, unrefined manner — "He managed to cobble up a fence using scrap wood."

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