Bulb word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "bulb" word

[noun] a rounded part of a cylindrical instrument (usually at one end); "the bulb of a syringe"
[noun] electric lamp consisting of a glass bulb containing a wire filament (usually tungsten) that emits light when heated
[noun] a rounded dilation or expansion in a canal or vessel or organ
[noun] lower or hindmost part of the brain; continuous with spinal cord; (`bulb' is an old term for medulla oblongata); "the medulla oblongata is the most vital part of the brain because it contains centers controlling breathing and heart functioning"
[noun] a modified bud consisting of a thickened globular underground stem serving as a reproductive structure

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\Bulb\ (b[u^]lb), n. [L. bulbus, Gr. bolbo`s: cf. F. bulbe.] 1. (Bot.) A spheroidal body growing from a plant either above or below the ground (usually below), which is strictly a bud, consisting of a cluster of partially developed leaves, and producing, as it grows, a stem above, and roots below, as in the onion, tulip, etc. It differs from a corm in not being solid. 2. (Anat.) A name given to some parts that resemble in shape certain bulbous roots; as, the bulb of the aorta. {Bulb of the eye}, the eyeball. {Bulb of a hair}, the ``root,'' or part whence the hair originates. {Bulb of the spinal cord}, the medulla oblongata, often called simply bulb. {Bulb of a tooth}, the vascular and nervous papilla contained in the cavity of the tooth. 3. An expansion or protuberance on a stem or tube, as the bulb of a thermometer, which may be of any form, as spherical, cylindrical, curved, etc. --Tomlinson.
\Bulb\, v. i. To take the shape of a bulb; to swell.

Synonyms for bulb

electric light, electric-light bulb, incandescent lamp, light bulb, lightbulb, medulla, medulla oblongata

Related terms: bilge, blain, boll, bolus, boss, bow, bubble, bulbil, bulla, cahot, chine, convex, ellipsoid, flap, gall, mole, radix, ring, spheroid, style, tuber, tubercule

The fun area, different aproach to word »bulb«

Let's analyse "bulb" as pure text. This string has Four letters in One syllable and One vowel. 25% of vowels is 13.6% less then average English word. Written in backwards: BLUB. Average typing speed for these characters is 1045 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: -... ..- .-.. -...

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: bulb: 3 = 3, reduced: 3 . and the final result is Three.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: bulb: 2 + 3 + 3 + 2 = 10, reduced: 1, and the final result is One.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
B (2)	2	High Priestess	Compassionate, Caring, Knowing
L (1)	12	Hanged Man	Leader, Teacher, Healer, Decisive
U (1)	21	World	Gifted, Generous, Bountiful

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