Bulb

Quick meaning: Bulb is a noun meaning Any solid object rounded at one end and tapering on the other, possibly attached to a larger object at the tapered end.

Meaning

Any solid object rounded at one end and tapering on the other, possibly attached to a larger object at the tapered end.

More Meanings

1. (nautical) A bulbous protuberance at the forefoot of certain vessels to reduce turbulence.
2. (intransitive) To take the shape of a bulb; to swell.
3. The bulb-shaped underground portion of a plant such as a tulip, consisting of a shortened stem and many fleshy scale leaves, from which the rest of the plant may be regrown.
4. (dated, neuroanatomy) The medulla oblongata.
5. (obsolete) An onion.

Example Sentences

the bulb of the aorta

the plants which grow in the earth from seed or bulbs.

Once it [a snowdrop variety] became established, some bulbs were lifted and passed on to be chipped (i.e. cut into small pieces and grown on).

Word Forms

• bulbs
• bulbing
• bulbed

Synonyms for bulb

Depending on context, synonyms include medulla, lightbulb.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include lightbulb, medulla, lamp, socket, thermometer, light.

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