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Meaning of bulge

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

bulge

Pronunciation:/bʌldʒ//bʊldʒ/

noun

Definitions

  1. Something sticking out from a surface; a swelling, protuberant part; a bending outward, especially when caused by pressure.

    Example: a bulge in a wall

  2. The bilge or protuberant part of a cask.

  3. The bilge of a vessel.

  4. The outline of male genitals visible through clothing.

verb

Definitions

  1. To stick out from (a surface).

    Example: He stood six feet tall, with muscular arms bulging out of his black T-shirt.

  2. To bilge, as a ship; to founder.