corncob vs strengthen

corncob

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

  • To disintegrate by the blades becoming severed from the axis 

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

strengthen

verb
  • To substantiate; to corroborate (a belief, argument, etc.) 

  • To make strong or stronger; to add strength to; to increase the strength of; to fortify. 

  • To empower; to give moral strength to; to encourage; to enhearten. 

  • To reinforce, to add to, to support (someone or something) 

  • To grow strong or stronger. 

  • To augment; to improve; to intensify. 

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