1
[ noun ] something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from a form

Used in print

(The Dallas Morning News,...)

Arkansas combined 280 yards rushing with 64 yards passing ( on 5 completions in 7 tosses ) and a tough defense to whip TCU , and A+M , with a 38 - point bulge against Texas_Tech ran_up its biggest total loop play since 1950 .

(E. Lucas Myers, "The Vindication of Dr. Nestor,"...)

Alex entered first and was followed by the doctor who , for all his care , manifested a perceptible bulge on his left side where the hen was cradled .

(John Hazard Wildman, "Take It Off," The Arizona...)

She would try to see over the bulge of her cheeks and somewhat under her teeth to the place where she was biting .

2
[ verb ] swell or protrude outwards

Synonyms

protrude pouch

Examples

"His eyes bulged with surprise"

Used in print

(Louis Zara, Dark Rider....)

The walls bulged , the floor trembled , the windowpanes rattled .

Related terms

change_shape bulk

3
[ verb ] bulge outward

Examples

"His eyes popped"

Related terms

change_shape

4
[ verb ] bulge out; form a bulge outward, or be so full as to appear to bulge

Synonyms

bag

Related terms

stick_out protuberate

5
[ verb ] cause to bulge or swell outwards

Synonyms

bulk

Related terms

swell

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