1. Plural of gobo; a screen or shield used in photography, film, or theater to block, shape, or control light.
Usage: technical; film and photography
2. Plural of gobo; the edible root of a burdock plant, used in Asian cuisine.
Usage: culinary

Examples

• The cinematographer positioned several goboes in front of the lights to create dramatic shadows.
• Goboes are essential tools on film sets for controlling unwanted light spill.
• The chef prepared a stir-fry with sliced goboes and vegetables.
• In Japanese cuisine, goboes are often braised or pickled.
• The photographer used goboes to shape the light falling on the subject's face.