Phrase guide

blob of death

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A blob of filament that sticks to the nozzle of a 3D printer, causing a partial or complete blockage.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Qualifier: 3D printing slang

Examples

  • Coordinate term: spaghetti

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

By analogy with terms for computer errors like blue screen of death and red ring of death.