blob

[bläb]

blob Definition

  • 1a shapeless mass; a drop, globule, or small lump of a thick or viscous substance
  • 2a software object that contains data
  • 3a spot or stain

Using blob: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "blob" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The paint had formed into a blob on the canvas.

  • Example

    She wiped the blob of ketchup off her shirt.

  • Example

    The program uses blobs to store and retrieve data.

blob Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with blob

  • a small, shapeless amount of a substance

    Example

    There was a blob of jelly on the plate.

  • a patch of color with no definite shape

    Example

    The painting was made up of blobs of color.

  • blob detection

    the process of identifying and locating regions of an image that differ in properties such as brightness or color compared to surrounding regions

    Example

    Blob detection is used in computer vision for object recognition.

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Summary: blob in Brief

The term 'blob' [bläb] refers to a shapeless mass or a small lump of a thick or viscous substance, such as a blob of ketchup. It can also refer to a software object that contains data. The term extends into phrases like 'blob of something' and 'blob detection,' which is used in computer vision for object recognition.

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