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Meanings of bulb in English

Portuguese
lâmpada incandescente
Catalan
bombeta
Spanish
bombilla
Wikidata

A filament surrounded by glass which is screwed into the socket of a lamp and which emits light when supplied with current.

lâmpada incandescente
Russian
луковички
Portuguese
bolbo
Spanish
bulbillo
Catalan
bulbs
Wikidata

Short, enlarged shoot system that has as parts a short stem in which the shoot internodes do not elongate, and one or more buds enclosed by fleshy leaves or leaf bases.

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луковички
Portuguese
bulbo raquidiano
Catalan
bulb raquidi

Lower or hindmost part of the brain; continuous with spinal cord; (`bulb' is an old term for medulla oblongata)

bulbo raquidiano
Usage of bulb in English
1
Please use this number for any future references to this light-bulb issue.
Wired
2
Ten years ago, who would have thought of an electric light bulb?
Time After Time
3
It is, therefore, important to find a bulb that meets your needs.
The Guardian
4
It's pretty difficult to find that one bulb that's causing the problem.
Wired
5
In theory, these units should use less power than a standard bulb.
Wired
6
How many Republicans will it take to change this particular light bulb?
The Guardian
7
You might even be able to induce a genuine light bulb moment.
Wired
8
She held open her hand and a large green bulb was there.
Book Four: Tales From Ancient Days
9
How many home educators does it take to change a light bulb?
The Irish Times
10
And there was a new electric light bulb in the central fixture.
A Thousand and One Afternoons in Chicago
11
The anode is inserted into its bulb in a quite similar manner.
On Laboratory Arts
12
September is the proper month in which to make the bulb garden.
Amateur Gardencraft: A Book for the Home-Maker and Garden Lover
13
Naomi came in wearing a robe and carrying a bulb of water.
Abaddon's Gate
14
The electric light bulb was too new and precious to be ignored.
Time After Time
15
How many Newton users does it take to change a light bulb?
Wired
16
How many PR men does it take to change a light bulb.
The Irish Times
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Ireland
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United Kingdom
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