LOBING

Etymology

Noun

lobing (plural lobings)

A rounded projection; a lobe.

Anagrams

• Boglin, Boling, GOBLin, globin, goblin

Source: Wiktionary


LOBE

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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