Definitions for lobe
loʊblobe

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. lobenoun

   (anatomy) a somewhat rounded subdivision of a bodily organ or part

   "ear lobe"

2. lobenoun

   (botany) a part into which a leaf is divided

3. lobenoun

   the enhanced response of an antenna in a given direction as indicated by a loop in its radiation pattern

4. lobenoun

   a rounded projection that is part of a larger structure

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. lobenoun

   Any projection or division, especially one of a somewhat rounded form.

2. lobenoun

   A division of the brain.

3. Etymology: From lobe, from lobus, from.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Lobenoun

   A division; a distinct part: used commonly for a part of the lungs.

   Etymology: lobe, French; λοϐὸς.

   Nor could the lobes of his rank liver swell
   To that prodigious mass, for their eternal meal. Dryden.

   Air bladders form lobuli, which hang upon the bronchia like bunches of grapes; these lobuli constitute the lobes, and the lobes the lungs. John Arbuthnot, on Aliments.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. lobe

   A lobe is a rounded projection or division of a larger structure, often referring to parts of the body such as the brain, lungs, or liver. It can also refer to the sections of other things like leaves, petals, or antennas.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Lobenoun

   any projection or division, especially one of a somewhat rounded form

2. Lobenoun

   a rounded projection or division of a leaf

3. Lobenoun

   a membranous flap on the sides of the toes of certain birds, as the coot

4. Lobenoun

   a round projecting part of an organ, as of the liver, lungs, brain, etc. See Illust. of Brain

5. Lobenoun

   the projecting part of a cam wheel or of a non-circular gear wheel

6. Etymology: [F. lobe, Gr. lobo`s.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Lobe

   lōb, n. the lower part of the ear: (anat.) a division of the lungs, brain, &c.: (bot.) a division of a leaf.—adjs. Lob′ar, Lob′āte, Lobed, Lob′ose; Lobe′-foot′ed, Lō′biped, having lobate feet, as a coot, grebe, or phalarope.—ns. Lobe′let, Lob′ule, a small lobe.—adjs. Lob′ular, Lob′ulāted.—ns. Lob′ulus, any small lobe or lobe-like structure:—pl. Lob′ulī; Lō′bus, a lobe:—pl. Lō′bī.—Lobar pneumonia, inflammation of a whole lobe of the lungs, as distinguished from Lobular pneumonia, which attacks the lungs in patches. [Fr., prob. through Low L. from Gr. lobos, lobe; cf. lap, to fold.]

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. lobe

   A facet of a body.

   The ear lobe has a specific shape.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on March 9, 2020  

Suggested ResourcesRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. LOBE

   What does LOBE stand for? -- Explore the various meanings for the LOBE acronym on the Abbreviations.com website.

EntomologyRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Lobe

   any prominent rounded process or excrescence on a margin: specifically, the rounded, tooth-like processes on the margin of the pygidium of the Diaspinae: also applied to lateral expansions of the abdominal segments.

Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. LOBE

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Lobe is ranked #48717 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Lobe surname appeared 433 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Lobe.
   
   81.7% or 354 total occurrences were White.
   11% or 48 total occurrences were Black.
   3% or 13 total occurrences were of two or more races.
   3% or 13 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
   1.1% or 5 total occurrences were Asian.

Matched Categories

1. • Anatomy
   • Body Part
   • Botany
   • Loop
   • Plant Part
   • Projection

Anagrams for lobe »

1. bole

2. bleo

How to pronounce lobe?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say lobe in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of lobe in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of lobe in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of lobe in a Sentence

1. Jeff Bock:

   Unless aliens possess Christopher Nolan frontal lobe, Christopher Nolan will not cave to the cries of digital, and if Warner Bros. decides digital is the right move, Christopher Nolan'll likely never work with them again.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=lobe
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Lobe
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=lobe
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lobe
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=lobe
7. ^ Entomology
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/22748/22748-h/22748-h.htm#:~:text=lobe
8. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
   https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html