cobble

/ˈkɒbəl, ˈkɒbəl/

Definitions

1. verb

to repair or make a surface rough by hammering or shaping with a heavy tool

“The worker had to cobble together a makeshift fix for the broken pipe.”

2. verb

to make or repair something by piecing together odds and ends

“She had to cobble a living together from her freelance work and part-time job.”

3. noun

a rough or uneven road surface

“The car struggled to drive on the cobblestone street.”

4. noun

a piece or fragment of stone or brick, especially one used in cobbling

“The cobble on the sidewalk was loose and posed a tripping hazard.”

Synonyms

  • mend
  • patch

Antonyms

  • perfect
  • smooth