hobgoblin vs hob

hobgoblin and hob both are nouns.

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

As nouns, hobgoblin and hob are synonyms defined as:

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

Other synonyms of hobgoblin include goblin.

hobgoblin (noun)	hob (noun)
an object of dread or apprehension	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

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