Get to know Corncob better with 2 real example sentences, the meaning and synonyms like core.
Corncob in a sentence
Corncob meaning
- The central cylindrical core of an ear of corn (maize) on which the kernels are attached in rows.
- A yokel.
Synonyms of Corncob
Using Corncob
- The main meaning on this page is: The central cylindrical core of an ear of corn (maize) on which the kernels are attached in rows. | A yokel.
- Useful related words include: core.
- In the example corpus, corncob often appears in combinations such as: corncob corncob.
Context around Corncob
- Average sentence length in these examples: 24 words
- Position in the sentence: 2 start, 0 middle, 0 end
- Sentence types: 2 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Corncob
- In this selection, "corncob" usually appears near the start of the sentence. The average example has 24 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, pipe and pipes stand out and add context to how "corncob" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include corncob corncob pipe and corncob corncob pipe on. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "corncob" sits close to words such as aabc, aacr and aacsb, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with corncob
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Corncob pipes are equally valued by both learners and experienced smokers who simply desire a cool, clean smoke. (18 words)
Corncob Corncob pipe On the other end of the scale, the specifically American style of pipes made from corncobs are cheap and effective, even if some regard them as inelegant. (30 words)
Corncob Corncob pipe On the other end of the scale, the specifically American style of pipes made from corncobs are cheap and effective, even if some regard them as inelegant. (30 words)
Corncob pipes are equally valued by both learners and experienced smokers who simply desire a cool, clean smoke. (18 words)
Example sentences (2)
Corncob Corncob pipe On the other end of the scale, the specifically American style of pipes made from corncobs are cheap and effective, even if some regard them as inelegant.
Corncob pipes are equally valued by both learners and experienced smokers who simply desire a cool, clean smoke.
Common combinations with corncob
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts: