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bulge

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﹒A rounded swelling or protuberance that distorts a flat surface.

﹒To swell or protrude to an unusual or unnatural extent.

﹒A sudden or temporary increase in quantity or size.

Examples

﹒The heavy books caused a noticeable bulge in his backpack.

﹒The muscles in his arm began to bulge as he lifted the heavy weight.

﹒There was a slight bulge in the carpet where the floorboard had warped.

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