Definition of bulk - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
measurementlarge size or volume of something
- The bulk of the building was impressive.
2.
majoritythe main or largest part of something
- The bulk of the work is done.
3.
transportationunpackaged goods transported in large volumes
- The ship carried bulk across the ocean.
4.
bodybuildingUS excess body mass, especially muscleUS
- He gained bulk during his training.
5.
foodUS dietary fiber in foodUS
- Fruits provide necessary bulk for digestion.
6.
cosmologyTECH. hypothetical higher-dimensional space in cosmologyTECH.
- The theory involves a bulk beyond our universe.
Verb
1.
commercetr. put or hold goods in large quantitiestr.
- They bulked the grain for shipment.
2.
sizeintr. appear large or important in sizeintr.
- The issue bulked large in the discussion.
3.
bodybuildingintr. gain body mass through diet and exerciseintr.
- He decided to bulk during the winter months.
Expressions with bulk
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increase the weight of something
They bulked up the shipment with extra materials.
cause to be thicker or more bulky
Add flour to bulk out the sauce.
in large quantities
The store sells rice in bulk.
purchase of a large quantity at one time
The bulk buy saved us a lot of money.
large purchase of many units of a product in one transaction
The restaurant placed a bulk order for vegetables at the warehouse.
purchase large amounts of something at one time
Many families buy in bulk to save money.
the largest or main part of something
The bulk of the work is already done.
products sold or shipped in large amounts without separate packages
The port handles many bulk goods, including grain and iron ore.
large quantity of goods for sale
The store offers bulk supply of cleaning products.
movement of large unpackaged goods in big loads from place to place
The company specializes in bulk transport of grain across the country.
large quantities of mail sent at reduced rates
Companies often send advertisements as bulk mail to save on postage costs.
email sent to many people without their request
He deleted all the unsolicited bulk email from his inbox.
seem important or stand out in a situation
Concerns about safety bulk large in their decision.
bulk with excessive calorie intake and fat gain
During his dirty bulk, he ate pizza daily.
wine sold in large quantities without individual retail bottles
The winery exports bulk wine to several international bottling companies.
substance handled in large unpackaged quantities, often as loose solids or powders
The factory stores bulk material like cement and sand in huge silos.
keeping large amounts of materials together for later use or sale
The grain elevator provides bulk storage for local farmers’ harvests.
large amount of information handled together for storage, transfer or analysis
The company migrated its bulk data to a new cloud platform.
large quantities of unpackaged goods transported together
The ship was loaded with bulk cargo like grain and coal..
ship designed to transport unpackaged bulk cargo
The bulk carrier was loaded with tons of coal for overseas transport.
mass of material per unit volume including voids
The bulk density of the soil affects plant growth.
cargo not in containers handled individually
The ship was loaded with break bulk for delivery.
invoice the government for medical expenses
The clinic will bulk bill your consultation today.
stiffness measure: pressure increase divided by relative decrease in volume
The bulk modulus helps engineers predict how fluids respond under high pressure.
Origin of bulk
Middle Dutch, bulcke (cargo)
Terms with bulk included in their meaning
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added bulk
make something plumper or larger
communication
unwanted mail sent in bulk
bulk
in bulk or mass
cooking
container used to measure liquid or bulk solid quantities
maritime
ship designed to transport oil in bulk
shipping
large ship designed to carry bulk liquids
retail store
large store selling many goods in bulk at low prices
bulk purchase
sold in large quantities at a lower price
bulk purchase
purchasing goods in large quantities at once
medical
physical bulk or size of a body
bulk purchase
costing less when bought in large quantities
transportation
transport goods in bulk by truck, train, ship, or aircraft
measurement
the main part or bulk of something
bulk sale
group of mixed items sold together, often at a discount
bulk purchase
reduction in price for buying in bulk
bulk purchase
price reduction for buying large amounts
bulk
in large amounts, usually sold to stores rather than individuals
bulk selling
sale of goods in large quantities at low prices
large supply
place where goods are sold in bulk
commerce
establishment offering discounted bulk products
transportation
specialized ship or vehicle with tanks for transporting chemical liquids in bulk
business
segment of buyers made up of organizations purchasing goods or services in bulk
publishing method
printing of materials as they are ordered, not in bulk
bulk move
sale of items in large quantities
Examples of bulk in a sentence
He admired the bulk of the massive sculpture. The bulk of the population lives in cities. He spent the bulk of his savings on a car. Bulk was unloaded at the port by cranes. The company specializes in the shipment of bulk worldwide. His bulk was impressive to the judges.
She admired the bulk he had achieved. Bran adds bulk to a low-fiber diet. The nutritionist recommended beans for bulk. Scientists speculate about the bulk containing multiple universes. The bulk may hold answers to cosmic mysteries. They bulked the orders to save on shipping costs. The company decided to bulk the supplies for the season. The problem bulked in their minds as they planned. His influence bulked in the community discussions. She plans to bulk before the competition. Many athletes bulk to improve their performance.
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- French:volume, stocker, ...
- German:Volumen, lagern, ...
- Italian:mole, ammassare, ...
- Spanish:volumen, almacenar, ...
- Portuguese:dimensão, armazenar, ...
- Chinese:大块, 大量存放, ...
- Japanese:大きさ, 大量に詰める, ...
- Arabic:ضَخَامَة, كَوَّم, ...
- Hebrew:נֶפַח, לֶאֱצוֹר, ...
- Russian:масштаб, хранить, ...
- Ukrainian:масивність, зберігати, ...
- Hindi:बड़ा आकार, बड़ी मात्रा में रखना, ...
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