Cobbles

/ˈkɑːbəlz/ noun

Definition

Plural of cobble; round stones used to pave roads; or the third person singular verb form meaning to pave with cobbles or do shoe repair.

Etymology

From cobble, which may derive from cob (a rounded mass or lump), or possibly from Low German Kobel. Used since medieval times to describe paving stones.

Kelly Says

Cobblestone streets weren't just charming—they were engineered: rounded stones provided drainage and grip for horse hooves in rain, making them superior to flat stone for centuries!

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