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Bulge

bʌldʒ

Bulge definitions

noun

Inflections:

bulge bulges

a rounded swelling which distorts an otherwise flat surface

"the telltale bulge of a concealed weapon"

Synonyms:
swelling bump lump protuberance protrusion prominence projection eruption convexity
- a piece of land which projects outwards from an otherwise regular line
  
  "the advance created an eastward-facing bulge in the line"
an unusual temporary increase in number or size

"a bulge in the birth rate"

Synonyms:
surge upsurge rise increase escalation jump leap boost intensification augmentation

verb

Inflections:

bulge bulged bulges bulging

swell or protrude to an incongruous extent

"the veins in his neck bulged"

Synonyms:
swell swell out puff up/out stick out balloon balloon up/out fill out bag belly
- be full of and distended with
  
  "a briefcase bulging with documents"