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BULB

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Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Bulb.

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Bulb - as a noun

A modified bud consisting of a thickened globular underground stem serving as a reproductive structure

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
stalkstem
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Electric lamp consisting of a transparent or translucent glass housing containing a wire filament (usually tungsten) that emits light when heated by electricity

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
electric-light bulbelectric lightincandescent lamplight bulblightbulb

A rounded part of a cylindrical instrument (usually at one end)

Example: "The bulb of a syringe"

Anything with a round shape resembling a teardrop

Lower or hindmost part of the brain; continuous with spinal cord; (`bulb' is an old term for medulla oblongata)

Example: "The medulla oblongata is the most vital part of the brain because it contains centers controlling breathing and heart functioning"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
medullamedulla oblongata

A rounded dilation or expansion in a canal or vessel or organ

Bulb - as a verb

To take the shape of a bulb; to swell.

Example Sentences

"I planted tulip bulbs in my garden."
"The light bulb in the lamp burned out."
"She bought a new energy-efficient bulb for the living room."
"He replaced the broken light bulb with a LED bulb."
"The lily bulbs produced beautiful flowers in the spring."
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Word Game Points

Is BULB a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, bulb is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BULB has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is BULB a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, bulb is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BULB has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is BULB a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bulb is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BULB has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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