Goblin Common

Goblin has 3 different meanings across 2 categories:

Definitions

Noun

(folklore) a small grotesque supernatural creature that makes trouble for human beings

"The children huddled together in fear as they claimed to see a goblin lurking beneath the old bridge, ready to snatch their shoes."

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One of various hostile supernatural creatures, now especially (fantasy literature) a malevolent and grotesque diminutive humanoid, often associated with orcs or trolls.

"The young wizard cast a fireball at the goblin lurking in the shadows before it could ambush his party."

Proper Noun

Acronym of Gospel Oak to Barking Line, a railway line in north London.

"The new GOBLIN extension will finally connect Gospel Oak directly to Barking."