glob

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Noun glob has 1 sense

ball, clod, glob, lump, clump, chunk - a compact mass; "a ball of mud caught him on the shoulder"
--₁ is a kind of agglomeration
--₁ has particulars: clot, coagulum; gob; clew

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Glob

Noun:

1. A round or spherical object.

Example sentence: The child enjoyed playing with a colorful bouncing glob.

2. A small lump or piece of a viscous or sticky substance.

Example sentence: The chef added a glob of butter to the sizzling pan.

3. A celestial object, such as a galaxy or nebula, resembling a spherical shape.

Example sentence: The Hubble Space Telescope captured stunning images of a distant glob in space.

4. (Informal) The world or globe.

Example sentence: He dreams of traveling and exploring the entire glob someday.

Verb:

1. To form into a round or spherical shape.

Example sentence: The potter will glob the clay before molding it into a vase.

2. (Informal) To combine or clump together in a sticky manner.

Example sentence: The paint started to glob on the canvas, creating an interesting texture.

Adjective:

1. (Informal) Relating to or describing something that is widely recognized, known, or enjoyed by many people.

Example sentence: Friends invited me to watch a glob show that everyone is talking about.

2. (Informal) Pertaining to a particular locality or region.

Example sentence: They attended a glob festival which showcased the traditions of the local community.