Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bulge-out
verb
/ˈbʌldʒ aʊt/
Definition
To protrude or stick out from a surface or form.
Examples
- The balloon began to bulge out as it filled with air.
- She noticed her pocket starting to bulge out, indicating she had too many items inside.
- After the heavy rain, the ground seemed to bulge out in certain areas, creating small hills.
Meaning
When something bulges out, it expands or swells to a noticeable extent, creating a rounded or swollen appearance.
Synonyms
- protrude
- stick out
- extend
- project
