protuberate

[ proh-too-buh-reyt, -tyoo-, pruh- ]

verb (used without object)

, pro·tu·ber·at·ed, pro·tu·ber·at·ing.

1. to bulge out, forming a rounded projection.

protuberate

/ prəˈtjuːbəˌreɪt /

verb

1. rare.
   intr to swell out or project from the surrounding surface; bulge out

Word History and Origins

Origin of protuberate¹

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

Example Sentences

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

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• bulge
• bulge out