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bulb

The correct spelling is bulb.

How to pronounce bulb

/bʌlb/
noun

IPA: /bʌlb/

Say it like: Bul-b

The correct spelling is bulb. Any solid object rounded at one end and tapering on the other, possibly attached to a larger object at the tapered end. For example: "the bulb of the aorta"

Usage Examples

the bulb of the aorta

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Any solid object rounded at one end and tapering on the other, possibly attached to a larger object at the tapered end.
  2. 2.A light bulb.
  3. 3.The bulb-shaped root portion of a plant such as a tulip, from which the rest of the plant may be regrown.
  4. 4.A bulbous protuberance at the forefoot of certain vessels to reduce turbulence.
  5. 5.The medulla oblongata.

verb

  1. 1.To take the shape of a bulb; to swell.

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