COB (2)

Cob, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Cobbed (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Cobbing.] 1. 1. To strike Halliwell.
2. 2. (Mining) To break into small pieces, as ore, so as to sort out its better portions. Raymond.
3. 3. (Naut.) To punish by striking on the buttocks with a strap, a flat piece of wood, or the like.