protuberate

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

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verb (used without object), pro·tu·ber·at·ed, pro·tu·ber·at·ing.

to bulge out, forming a rounded projection.

Origin of protuberate

1570–80; < Late Latin prōtūberātus, past participle of prōtūberāre. See protuberant, -ate¹

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Related Words for protuberate

distend, project, poke, dilate, sag, swell, bilge, enlarge, extrude, bag, bloat, overhang, blob, jut, billow, protrude, pouch, balloon, expand, belly

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Historical Examples of protuberate

The panier with which it pleases the ladies of the period to protuberate their persons was of Chinese origin.
Punchinello Vol. II., No. 30, October 22, 1870
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British Dictionary definitions for protuberate

protuberate

verb

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

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