Synonyms

protuberate

American

[proh-too-buh-reyt, -tyoo-, pruh-] / proʊˈtu bəˌreɪt, -ˈtyu-, prə- /

verb (used without object)

protuberated, protuberating

to bulge out, forming a rounded projection.

protuberate British

/ prəˈtjuːbəˌreɪt /

verb

rare (intr) to swell out or project from the surrounding surface; bulge out

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Etymology

Origin of protuberate

1570–80; < Late Latin prōtūberātus, past participle of prōtūberāre. See protuberant, -ate ¹

Example Sentences

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The panier with which it pleases the ladies of the period to protuberate their persons was of Chinese origin.

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He stood over her, his shirt, open at the neck, protuberating over his stomach, his short thick legs swaying.

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