goblin

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Synonyms: hoblin, goslin, gobbin, gobelin, giblin, gobin, roblin, doblin, noblin, moblin

Antonyms: hoblin, goslin, gobbin, gobelin, giblin, gobin, roblin, doblin, noblin, moblin

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Noun

1. Traditionally, a [[supernatural]] being of [[folklore]], typically small and [[grotesque]] or [[misshapen]], that commonly haunts dark places, often [[mischievous]] or [[malevolent]]; a type of evil [[elf]], [[sprite]], or [[demon]].
2. In later fantasy literature, an evil and grotesquely ugly [[humanoid]], typically [[powerful]] and [[warlike]], often associated with [[orc]]s and [[troll]]s.
3. {{lb|en|geology}} A [[hoodoo]].
4. {{short for|en|goblin shark}}

Proper noun

1. {{lb|en|British|rail transport|informal}} {{acronym of|en|{{w|Gospel Oak}} to {{w|Barking}} [[line|Line]]}}, a railway line in north [[London]].

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