bulging (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /bʌldʒ/
Definition
bulge means something sticking out from a surface; a swelling, protuberant part; a bending outward, especially when caused by pressure. It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.
Examples
a bulge in a wall
He stood six feet tall, with muscular arms bulging out of his black T-shirt.
The article uses bulge to mean something sticking out from a surface; a swelling, protuberant part; a bending....
How to Use bulging
- a/the bulge (noun pattern)
- Use an article when the noun is countable in context. — "The article mentioned a bulge."
- bulge in context (usage pattern)
- Use surrounding words to choose the correct sense. — "We checked bulge in context before translating it."
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