swelling
noun
the act of a person or thing that swells.
swellings
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pluralof swelling.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The dimensions of both the swellings and their narrow connecting segments mattered.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 17, 2026
The two-toed sloth went under the knife after keepers noticed swellings on the sides of its face, with investigations showing two root abscesses.
From BBC ● Apr. 17, 2025
Many infected rabbits display a strange form of myxomatosis, developing massive swellings on their eyes and ears.
From New York Times ● Jun. 20, 2022
“One female refugee got swellings on her arms and legs and is unable to stand or walk, while one man, maybe because they’ve been at sea for too long, is a bit malnourished,” Nurul said.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 6, 2022
When everyone had taken a swig of antidote and the various swellings had subsided, Snape swept over to Goyle’s cauldron and scooped out the twisted black remains of the firework.
From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling
