goblin vs hob

goblin and hob both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
goblin	Yes	No	No	No
hob	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, goblin and hob are synonyms defined as:

goblin and hob: (folklore) a small grotesque supernatural creature that makes trouble for human beings

Other synonyms of goblin include hobgoblin.

goblin (noun)	hob (noun)
(folklore) a small grotesque supernatural creature that makes trouble for human beings	a shelf beside an open fire where something can be kept warm
	a hard steel edge tool used to cut gears
	(folklore) a small grotesque supernatural creature that makes trouble for human beings
	(folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous

goblin (verb)	hob (verb)
	cut with a hob