cobble

US /ˈkɑː.bəl/
UK /ˈkɑː.bəl/
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1.

improvisar, armar

to roughly assemble or put together something from various parts

:
They had to cobble together a makeshift shelter from branches and leaves.
Tuvieron que improvisar un refugio improvisado con ramas y hojas.
The team managed to cobble together a presentation just hours before the deadline.
El equipo logró armar una presentación pocas horas antes de la fecha límite.
2.

reparar zapatos, hacer zapatos

to mend or make (shoes)

:
The old shoemaker used to cobble shoes for the entire village.
El viejo zapatero solía reparar zapatos para todo el pueblo.
He learned to cobble from his grandfather.
Aprendió a reparar zapatos de su abuelo.
1.

adoquín, guijarro

a small, rounded stone used for paving roads or paths

:
The old street was paved with uneven cobbles.
La calle antigua estaba pavimentada con adoquines irregulares.
He stumbled on a loose cobble and nearly fell.
Tropezó con un adoquín suelto y casi se cae.