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bulge

The correct spelling is bulge.

How to pronounce bulge

/bʌldʒ/
noun

IPA: /bʌldʒ/

Say it like: Bul-je

The correct spelling is bulge. Something sticking out from a surface; a swelling, protuberant part; a bending outward, especially when caused by pressure. For example: "a bulge in a wall"

Usage Examples

a bulge in a wall

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

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Something sticking out from a surface; a swelling, protuberant part; a bending outward, especially when caused by pressure.
  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).
  2. 2.To bilge, as a ship; to founder.

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