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Detailed Synonyms for bulb in English

bulb:

bulb [the ~] noun

  1. the bulb
    the bulb; the light bulb; the globe
  2. the bulb
    – a rounded part of a cylindrical instrument (usually at one end) 1
    the bulb
    – a rounded part of a cylindrical instrument (usually at one end) 1
    • bulb [the ~] noun
      • the bulb of a syringe1
  3. the bulb
    – electric lamp consisting of a transparent or translucent glass housing containing a wire filament (usually tungsten) that emits light when heated by electricity 1
    the bulb; the light bulb; the incandescent lamp; the electric light; the lightbulb; the electric-light bulb
    – electric lamp consisting of a transparent or translucent glass housing containing a wire filament (usually tungsten) that emits light when heated by electricity 1
  4. the bulb
    – a rounded dilation or expansion in a canal or vessel or organ 1
    the bulb
    – a rounded dilation or expansion in a canal or vessel or organ 1
  5. the bulb
    – lower or hindmost part of the brain; continuous with spinal cord; (`bulb' is an old term for medulla oblongata) 1
    the bulb; the medulla; the medulla oblongata
    – lower or hindmost part of the brain; continuous with spinal cord; (`bulb' is an old term for medulla oblongata) 1
    • bulb [the ~] noun
    • medulla [the ~] noun
    • medulla oblongata [the ~] noun
      • the medulla oblongata is the most vital part of the brain because it contains centers controlling breathing and heart functioning1
  6. the bulb
    – a modified bud consisting of a thickened globular underground stem serving as a reproductive structure 1
    the bulb
    – a modified bud consisting of a thickened globular underground stem serving as a reproductive structure 1
  7. the bulb
    – anything with a round shape resembling a teardrop 1
    the bulb
    – anything with a round shape resembling a teardrop 1

bulb

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Related Definitions for "bulb":

  1. a rounded part of a cylindrical instrument (usually at one end)1
    • the bulb of a syringe1
  2. electric lamp consisting of a transparent or translucent glass housing containing a wire filament (usually tungsten) that emits light when heated by electricity1
  3. a rounded dilation or expansion in a canal or vessel or organ1
  4. lower or hindmost part of the brain; continuous with spinal cord; (`bulb' is an old term for medulla oblongata)1
  5. a modified bud consisting of a thickened globular underground stem serving as a reproductive structure1
  6. anything with a round shape resembling a teardrop1

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