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Noun reuben lucius goldberg has 1 sense
- Goldberg, Rube Goldberg, Reuben Lucius Goldberg - United States cartoonist who drew intricate diagrams of very complicated and impractical contraptions that accomplished little or nothing (1883-1970)
--1 is a kind of cartoonist
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Term: Reuben Lucius Goldberg
Definition:
Reuben Lucius Goldberg was an American cartoonist, sculptor, author, engineer, and inventor. He is best known for his drawings of complex machines that perform simple tasks, also known as "Rube Goldberg machines." Goldberg's inventions and cartoons are characterized by their whimsical and convoluted nature.
Sample Sentences:
- Noun - Person: Reuben Lucius Goldberg was a creative genius who brought laughter to millions with his inventive cartoons.
- Noun - Machine: The Rube Goldberg machine, inspired by Reuben Lucius Goldberg's drawings, utilized a variety of everyday objects to complete a simple task.
- Adjective: The Rube Goldberg-style contraption was both amusing and impractical.
- Verb: The students decided to Rube Goldberg their science project, incorporating elaborate mechanisms into their presentation.
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