Hobby — Defs

01 n. A small, strong-winged European falcon (Falco subbuteo), formerly trained for hawking.

pl. Hobbies ((#))

1.
A small, strong-winged European falcon (Falco subbuteo), formerly trained for hawking.(Zool.)

02 n. A strong, active horse, of a middle size, said to have been originally from Ireland; an ambling nag.

1.
A strong, active horse, of a middle size, said to have been originally from Ireland; an ambling nag.
2.
A stick, often with the head or figure of a horse, on which boys make believe to ride.
3.
A subject or plan upon which one is constantly setting off; a favorite and ever-recurring theme of discourse, thought, or effort; that which occupies one's attention unduly, or to the weariness of others; a ruling passion.
“Not one of them has any hobbyhorse, to use the phrase of Sterne.” — Macaulay.