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gobbets

noun

plural of gobbet
as in chunks
a small uneven mass deftly avoided stepping in a gobbet of spit on the sidewalk

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  1. chunks
  2. clumps
  3. wads
  4. globs
Noun
  • But Measured’s omnichannel view of retail confirms that big chunks of retail activity are driven by advertising that originated online but had the effect of driving customers to stores.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The pillowy dough is flecked with cinnamon and crowded with tender chunks of apple.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of chunks
Noun
  • Place the potatoes on the prepared pan, breaking up any frozen clumps; add onion and bell pepper.
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2026
  • That was evident in pregame warmups when clumps of sand came up when players made hard cuts on the field.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of clumps
Noun
  • Nestled deep among the wads of shredded paper and other bric-a-brac, the occupants made not a squeak, concealed to anyone who looked through the carrier’s door.
    — Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Photos apparently taken by the men themselves show wads of cash on the seat of a car, in a plastic bag and in stacks on the floor of a location in New York.
    — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Definition of wads
Noun
  • But globs of liquid mercury worked just fine to show the melting shards coming together, even though its toxicity meant the special effects crew had to wear protective gear over the two-day shoot.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Bathroom sink drains can become clogged from hair, globs of toothpaste, and soapy residue.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 30 May 2026
Definition of globs
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