Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cobbled

verb
/ˈkɒb.əld/
Definition
to construct or repair something using a mix of different materials or methods, typically in an irregular or haphazard manner.
Examples
  • The old street was cobbled with stones of various sizes.
  • She cobbled together an outfit from second-hand clothes.
  • The project was cobbled from different sources and ideas.
Meaning
The term ‘cobbled’ often refers to the act of putting together various elements to create a whole, particularly in a way that is not uniform or polished.
Synonyms
  • assembled
  • put together
  • patchworked