"blob of death" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: blobs of death [plural]
Etymology: By analogy with terms for computer errors like blue screen of death and red ring of death. Head templates: {{en-noun|blobs of death}} blob of death (plural blobs of death)
  1. (3D printing slang) A blob of filament that sticks to the nozzle of a 3D printer, causing a partial or complete blockage.
    Sense id: en-blob_of_death-en-noun-zSYeM6o5 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, 3D printing

Inflected forms

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        [
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        ],
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          "3D printer"
        ],
        [
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        "(3D printing slang) A blob of filament that sticks to the nozzle of a 3D printer, causing a partial or complete blockage."
      ]
    }
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    }
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