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shadebob

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

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noun

Meaning 1

A type of bob (graphical sprite-like element) rendered additively on the display, so that it blends with others but can be easily removed again by decrementing the colour value at each pixel.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: computer-graphics, computing, demoscene, engineering, lifestyle, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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History

Etymology

From shade + bob. See bob (“blitter object, type of hardware sprite”).