glob

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of GLOB

a small uneven mass <found a glob of chewing gum under my theater seat>

Synonyms blob, chunk, clod, clot, clump, dollop, glob, gob, gobbet, hunk, knob, nub, nubble, nugget, wad

Related Words bead, drop, globule; block, body, bulk; particle, piece, portion; bit, chip, crumb, granule, morsel, nubbin, patch, scrap

the quantity of fluid that falls naturally in one rounded mass <add a glob or two of molasses to the batter>

Synonyms bead, blob, driblet, drip, droplet, glob, globule

Related Words gobbet; dewdrop, raindrop, tear, teardrop; spatter; dribble, trickle

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