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BULBS

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Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Bulbs.

Bulbs - 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

Bulbs - as a verb

To take the shape of a bulb; to swell.

Example Sentences

"She planted tulip bulbs in the garden."
"I need to replace the light bulbs in the living room."
"The supermarket had a sale on flower bulbs."
"The electrician installed LED bulbs throughout the house."
"He pulled the tulip bulbs out of the ground."
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Word Game Points

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

BULBS has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is BULBS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, bulbs is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BULBS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is BULBS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bulbs is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BULBS has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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