hob vs goblin

hob and goblin both are nouns.

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

As nouns, hob and goblin are synonyms defined as:

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

Other synonyms of hob include hobgoblin.

hob (noun)	goblin (noun)
a shelf beside an open fire where something can be kept warm	(folklore) a small grotesque supernatural creature that makes trouble for human beings
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

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