cobble

• Pedra arredondada ou paralelepípedo usado para pavimentar ruas e calçadas; também se refere ao ato de remendar ou consertar sapatos, e, figurativamente, a fazer ou montar algo de forma improvisada ou grosseira.

A rectangular paving stone with a curved top, historically used for making roads.

1. Paving stoneB1formal

   A small, rounded stone used in paving roads or streets, often made of granite or basalt.

   Paralelepípedo

   • The old town square was paved with cobbles.
   • He tripped on a loose cobble in the street.
   • The cobbles were worn smooth by centuries of foot traffic.

   Sinônimoscobblestonepaving stone

• Verbo que significa montar ou construir algo de forma grosseira, geralmente às pressas ou com materiais improvisados; também pode indicar remendar sapatos ou consertar algo de maneira tosca.

A verb meaning to roughly assemble or put something together, often hastily or with available materials.

1. Pave with cobblestonesB2formal

   To cover a road or path with cobblestones.

   Pavimentar com paralelepípedos

   • The workers cobbled the old street to preserve its historic look.
   • They decided to cobble the driveway for a rustic appearance.
   • The town square was beautifully cobbled in the 19th century.

   Sinônimospavestone

2. Repair or mend roughlyB2informal

   To repair or put something together in a rough or makeshift way.

   Consertar de qualquer jeito

   • He cobbled together a solution using spare parts.
   • She cobbled the broken chair with some glue and nails.
   • They cobbled a quick fix for the leaking pipe.

   Sinônimosbodgebotchpatchpatch uprig

Variantes phrasalcobble up