bulge

/bʌldʤ/
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bulge

The heavy book made a bulge in his backpack.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A rounded projection or swelling that extends outward from a surface. It describes something that protrudes or sticks out from its surroundings.
    • (Informal) A temporary increase or surge in quantity or activity.

  2. Verb:

    • To swell, curve, or stick outwards from a surface.
    • To be filled to the point of appearing swollen or distended.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • The bulge in the wall was caused by water damage.
    • There was a noticeable bulge in his backpack where he had stuffed his gym clothes.
  • Verb:
    • The frog's eyes bulge when it croaks.
    • Her pockets bulged with seashells she had collected.
Advanced Usage
  • "to get/have the bulge on (someone)": To gain or have an advantage over someone.
    • Our new technology gives us the bulge on our competitors.
  • "bulge bracket": A term referring to the largest and most profitable investment banks.
    • He secured a job at a bulge bracket firm.
Variants and Related Words
  • Bulging (adjective): Swelling outward.
    • He had bulging muscles from years of training.
  • Bulgy (adjective): Tending to bulge; swollen.
    • The bulgy tires needed to be replaced.
Synonyms
  • Noun: Protrusion, bump, lump, swell, prominence.
  • Verb: Protrude, swell, pouch, distend, balloon.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Bulge out: To protrude or swell outward suddenly or noticeably.
    • The squirrel's cheeks bulged out with nuts.
Related Idioms
  • Battle of the Bulge: Refers to a major World War II battle; used informally to describe a struggle against weight gain.
    • After the holidays, I'm fighting my own personal Battle of the Bulge.
bulge

The heavy book made a bulge in his backpack.

Noun
  1. something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings
    • the gun in his pocket made an obvious bulge
    • the hump of a camel
    • he stood on the rocky prominence
    • the occipital protuberance was well developed
    • the bony excrescence between its horns
Verb
  1. cause to bulge or swell outwards
  2. bulge outward
    • His eyes popped
  3. bulge out; form a bulge outward, or be so full as to appear to bulge
  4. swell or protrude outwards
    • His stomach bulged after the huge meal

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