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Definition of bulging - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
shapeswelling or outward curve on a surface
- The bulging of the wall worried the engineers.
Adjective
1.
shapesticking out in a rounded shape
- The bulging suitcase barely closed.
2.
appearanceprotruding more than usual
- She noticed his eyes were bulging with surprise..
Origin of bulging
Middle English, bulge (to swell)
Terms with bulging included in their meaning
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swollen appearance
bulging or puffed out
face
eyes that are large or bulging, often from surprise or emotion
shapes
bulging out in a rounded shape
eye bulging
cause eyes to bulge outward
medical
bulging of the aorta in the abdomen
eyes
bulging or protruding, often due to fear
physics
the action of bending or bulging under pressure or stress
physics
physical effect of squeezing a balloon causing bulging
medical
abnormal bulging of a weakened artery wall
geometry
bulging or curving outward in shape
shape
swollen or bulging
bulging eyes
having eyes that bulge or protrude
technology
capacitor with a bulging top
shape
having a rounded or bulging shape
protrusion
quality of bulging or protruding outward
fixed stare
showing a fixed, bulging stare
medical
abnormal bulging of the cornea due to thinning
geometry
protruding or bulging outward noticeably
appearance
swollen or bulging in appearance
voting
chad bulging but attached to the ballot
bulging outward
sticking out from a surface in a rounded way
biology
swollen or bulging in the middle
Examples of bulging in a sentence
The bulging of the suitcase made it hard to zip closed. His bulging muscles were a result of intense workouts. The bulging eyes of the frog were quite noticeable. His bulging muscles were a result of intense training. The bag was bulging with groceries.
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- French:renflement, bombé, ...
- German:Ausbeulung, wulstig, ...
- Italian:rigonfiamento, gonfio, ...
- Spanish:abultamiento, abultado, ...
- Portuguese:abaulamento, saliente, ...
- Chinese:鼓起, 鼓起的, ...
- Japanese:ふくらみ, 膨らんだ, ...
- Arabic:اِنْتِفَاخ, مُنْتَفِخ, ...
- Hebrew:בְּלִיטָה, תָּפוּחַ, ...
- Russian:выпуклость, выпирающий, ...
- Ukrainian:опуклість, опуклий, ...
- Hindi:उभार, उभरा हुआ, ...
Definition of bulge - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
shapeswell or protrude outward
- His pockets bulged with coins..
2.
growthexpand or increase abnormally
- The population of the city bulged rapidly..
Noun
1.
geometryswelling or protrusion on a surface
- The carpet had a noticeable bulge in the middle.
2.
businesssudden increase in quantity or value
- There was a bulge in the stock market last week.
3.
clothingUS visible outline through clothingUS
- He adjusted his pants to hide the bulge.
4.
militaryTECH. projecting part of an army's front lineTECH.
- The troops advanced to the bulge in the line.
Images of bulge
swelling or protrusion on a surface
Expressions with bulge
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protrude or extend outward noticeably
The bag was so full it began to bulge out.
effort to prevent weight gain
After the holidays, many face the battle of the bulge.
a goal scored in a soccer match
He celebrated after the bulge in the onion bag.
large group of people in one age range
The country faces challenges from its population bulge.
spinal disc protruding beyond its normal boundary
The MRI showed a disc bulge in the lower back.
sudden rise in population after a war
The country faced a post-war bulge in schools.
Origin of bulge
Middle English, bulge (bag)
Examples of bulge in a sentence
Her eyes bulged in surprise at the news. Her eyes bulged in surprise. The bag bulged with groceries. There was a bulge in the wall after the flood. The snake's meal created a bulge in its body. The bulge in housing prices worried economists.
A bulge in demand led to higher production rates. The bulge in his jacket pocket was noticeable. She noticed a bulge in the fabric of her dress. The enemy concentrated forces at the bulge. Strategists focused on the bulge for the next attack.
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- French:gonfler, bosse, ...
- German:anschwellen, Wölbung, ...
- Italian:gonfiarsi, rigonfiamento, ...
- Spanish:abultar, abultamiento, ...
- Portuguese:sobressair, protuberância, ...
- Chinese:鼓起, 凸起, ...
- Japanese:膨らむ, 膨らみ, ...
- Arabic:اِحْتَشَد, انتفاخ, ...
- Hebrew:לִבְלוֹט, בְּלִיטָה, ...
- Russian:раздуваться, выпуклость, ...
- Ukrainian:випинатися, випуклість, ...
- Hindi:उभरना, उभार, ...
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