LOBE

lobe

(noun) a rounded projection that is part of a larger structure

lobe

(noun) (anatomy) a somewhat rounded subdivision of a bodily organ or part; “ear lobe”

lobe

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

lobe

(noun) (botany) a part into which a leaf is divided

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

lobe (plural lobes)

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

(anatomy) A clear division of an organ that can be determined at the gross anatomy level, especially one of the parts of the brain, liver or lung.

(figure skating) A semicircular pattern left on the ice as the skater travels across it.

Hyponyms

(Hyponyms of lobe):

• ear lobe

• frontal lobe

• occipital lobe

• parietal lobe

• temporal lobe

• See also lobe

Anagrams

• Bole, Lebo, Loeb, bole

Source: Wiktionary

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Lobe, n. Etym: [F. lobe, Gr.

Definition: Any projection or division, especially one of a somewhat rounded form; as: (a) (Bot.) A rounded projection or division of a leaf. Gray. (b)(Zoöl.)

Definition: A membranous flap on the sides of the toes of certain birds, as the coot. (c) (Anat.) A round projecting part of an organ, as of the liver, lungs, brain, etc. See Illust. of Brain. (b) (Mach.) The projecting part of a cam wheel or of a non-circular gear wheel. Lobe of the ear, the soft, fleshy prominence in which the human ear terminates below. See. Illust. of Ear.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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