hob vs hobgoblin

hob and hobgoblin both are nouns.

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

As nouns, hob and hobgoblin are synonyms defined as:

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

Other synonyms of hob include goblin.

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

hob (verb)	hobgoblin (verb)
cut with a hob