Glob

/ɡlɑb/
noun

A glob is a small, round mass of a substance, usually thicker, like glue or fat.

She added a glob of butter to the pan.
Visual representation of "glob" - A glob is a small, round mass of a substance, usually thicker, like glue or fat.

Often appears as...

  • glob of glue
  • glob of paint

Usage tips

Neutral

blob, lump, quality

noun

A term used in computing to refer to a collection of files or data.

The software can store and manage a glob of files efficiently.
Visual representation of "glob" - A term used in computing to refer to a collection of files or data.

Often appears as...

  • glob of data
  • glob of files

Usage tips

Technical

data collection, software management

verb

To form into a rounded mass.

He began to glob the clay into shapes.
Visual representation of "glob" - To form into a rounded mass.

Often appears as...

  • glob together
  • glob into a ball

Usage tips

Neutral

mold, shape, form

noun

A glob is a small, round mass of a substance, usually thicker, like glue or fat.

She added a glob of butter to the pan.
Visual representation of "glob" - A glob is a small, round mass of a substance, usually thicker, like glue or fat.

Often appears as...

  • glob of glue
  • glob of paint

Usage tips

Neutral

blob, lump, quality

noun

A term used in computing to refer to a collection of files or data.

The software can store and manage a glob of files efficiently.
Visual representation of "glob" - A term used in computing to refer to a collection of files or data.

Often appears as...

  • glob of data
  • glob of files

Usage tips

Technical

data collection, software management

verb

To form into a rounded mass.

He began to glob the clay into shapes.
Visual representation of "glob" - To form into a rounded mass.

Often appears as...

  • glob together
  • glob into a ball

Usage tips

Neutral

mold, shape, form

Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "glob"
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Cooking Context

In cooking, a glob of a substance such as butter or sauce implies a generous portion.

Add a glob of cream to make the sauce richer.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Scientific Usage

In scientific contexts, a glob might refer to a mass of cells or substances.

The sample contained a glob of bacteria.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Informal Context

Colloquially, 'glob' can imply a disorganized or excessive amount of something.

There’s a glob of something on your shirt.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Cooking Context

In cooking, a glob of a substance such as butter or sauce implies a generous portion.

Add a glob of cream to make the sauce richer.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Scientific Usage

In scientific contexts, a glob might refer to a mass of cells or substances.

The sample contained a glob of bacteria.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Informal Context

Colloquially, 'glob' can imply a disorganized or excessive amount of something.

There’s a glob of something on your shirt.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Cooking Context

In cooking, a glob of a substance such as butter or sauce implies a generous portion.

Add a glob of cream to make the sauce richer.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Scientific Usage

In scientific contexts, a glob might refer to a mass of cells or substances.

The sample contained a glob of bacteria.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Informal Context

Colloquially, 'glob' can imply a disorganized or excessive amount of something.

There’s a glob of something on your shirt.
Visual representation of the word "Glob"

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