Pronunciation: /bʌldʒ/
noun a rounded swelling or protuberance that distorts a flat surface
A1 The frog had a bulge in its throat after swallowing a big insect.
A2 She noticed a bulge in her backpack where she had stuffed too many books.
B1 The tire had a bulge on the side, indicating it needed to be replaced.
B2 The boxer's muscles were so defined that you could see every bulge and curve.
C1 The fabric stretched tightly over the bulge of her pregnant belly.
C2 The bulge in the wall indicated there was a hidden compartment behind it.
verb to swell or protrude outwards
A1 The balloon started to bulge as more air was blown into it.
A2 She noticed a bulge in her backpack where she had packed too many books.
B1 The suitcase bulged with souvenirs from their trip.
B2 The tree trunk bulged at the base, indicating its age and strength.
C1 The athlete's muscles bulged as he lifted the heavy weights.
C2 The financial report revealed a bulge in profits for the third quarter.
formal The doctor noticed a bulge in the patient's abdomen during the examination.
informal I can see a bulge in your backpack, what do you have in there?
slang His wallet was so full it made a bulge in his pocket.
figurative The bulge of new construction projects in the city is a sign of economic growth.
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