Cob, v. t. [imp. & p. p.Cobbed (?); p. pr. & vb. n.Cobbing.] 1. To strike Halliwell.
2. (Mining) To break into small pieces, as ore, so as to sort out its better portions. Raymond.
3. (Naut.) To punish by striking on the buttocks with a strap, a flat piece of wood, or the like.