protuberate
[ proh-too-buh-reyt, -tyoo-, pruh- ]
/ proʊˈtu bəˌreɪt, -ˈtyu-, prə- /
verb (used without object), pro·tu·ber·at·ed, pro·tu·ber·at·ing.
to bulge out, forming a rounded projection.
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Origin of protuberate
Words nearby protuberate
protrusive occlusion, protuberance, protuberancy, protuberant, protuberant abdomen, protuberate, proturan, protyle, proud, proud as a peacock, proud flesh
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Example sentences from the Web for protuberate
The panier with which it pleases the ladies of the period to protuberate their persons was of Chinese origin.
British Dictionary definitions for protuberate
protuberate
/ (prəˈtjuːbəˌreɪt) /
verb
(intr) rare to swell out or project from the surrounding surface; bulge out
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