ah, maybe so. So what is a
hob as far as cooking is concerned??
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hob_(hearth)
got it!!
kitchen the
hob is a projection, shelf, grate or bench for holding food or utensils at the back or side of a
hearth (
fireplace) to keep them warm, or an internal chimney-corner. In modern
British English usage, the word refers to a
cooktop or
hotplate, as distinguished from an
oven.
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