cobble
Translation
to pave with cobblestones, to put together clumsily
Examples
They cobbled the old street with smooth, round stones.
They cobbled the old street with smooth, round stones.
He cobbled together a meal from the leftovers.
He cobbled together a meal from the leftovers.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((with sth.)) to pave (sth.) with (sth.) They cobbled the street with stones.
((sth.)) together to put (sth.) together hastily She cobbled together an excuse.
Similar Words
Synonyms (put together): improvise, throw together
Etymology
From 'cob', meaning a rounded lump or stone.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'cobbling' a path with 'cobblestones', or 'cobbling together' a quick solution.