Lobe meaning

What does “lobe” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“lobe” is a noun with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: (anatomy) a somewhat rounded subdivision of a bodily organ or part.

lobe

noun

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

    “ear lobe”

  2. (botany) a part into which a leaf is divided

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

  4. a rounded projection that is part of a larger structure

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University