corncob vs hobnail

corncob

verb
  • To disintegrate by the blades becoming severed from the axis 

  • To defeat (someone) who then refuses to admit defeat. 

noun
  • The central cylindrical core of an ear of corn (maize) on which the kernels are attached in rows. 

hobnail

verb
  • To tread down roughly, as with hobnailed shoes. 

  • To fit with hobnails. 

noun
  • A short nail with a thick head, typically used in boot soles. 

How often have the words corncob and hobnail occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )