bulge

/bʌldʒ//bʊldʒ/

noun

  1. 1

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

    “a bulge in a wall”
  2. 2

    The bilge or protuberant part of a cask.

  3. 3

    The bilge of a vessel.

  4. 4

    The outline of male genitals visible through clothing.

  5. 5

    A sudden rise in value or quantity.

verb

  1. 1

    To stick out from (a surface).

    “He stood six feet tall, with muscular arms bulging out of his black T-shirt.”
  2. 2

    To bilge, as a ship; to founder.

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