WDH-UK's definitions

HOB

A British English term for the cooker rings on a gas/electric stove top. It is "hot spot" of the stove. Most Americans would refer to this area of the stove as the "eye" of the stove or simply the burner.

Place a pot of water on the HOB and bring to a boil.

Don't touch the HOB, it is hot.

by WDH-UK November 8, 2012