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corncob
This term describes the rigid, cylindrical axis of a maize ear. It carries a connotation of waste or byproduct, as the cob is typically what remains after the edible kernels are harvested or consumed. Because of its porous yet sturdy texture, it is often associated with rustic, improvised tools or traditional folk crafts.
In a botanical sense, the cob is the thickened stem that supports the seeds. In common parlance, it evokes imagery of agricultural settings, autumn harvests, and the tactile sensation of a rough, woody surface.
Meanings
Examples
The children played with a dried corncob as if it were a toy.
Throw the corncob into the compost bin when you are finished.
Some livestock feed is made from ground corncob meal.
The artist carved a small figure out of a polished corncob.
A corncob is essentially the central axis of the maize ear.