Definition of bulging Bulging

/bʌˈlʤɪŋ/ - [buljing] -

We found 5 definitions of bulging from 4 different sources.

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What does bulging mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

bulging - curving or bulging outward
  convex
  concave curving inward
  protrusive thrusting outward
  bell-shaped having a convex shape that resembles a bell
  biconvex, convexo-convex, lenticular, lentiform convex on both sides; shaped like a lentil
  hogged, broken-backed (of a ship) so weakened as to sag at each end
  convexo-concave convex on one side and concave on the other with the convexity being greater than the concavity
  gibbose, gibbous (used of the moon) more than half full
  helmet-shaped having the convex shape of a helmet
  planoconvex flat on one side and convex on the other
bulging - curving outward
  bellied, bellying, bulbous, bulgy, protuberant
  protrusive thrusting outward
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • bulging (Verb)
    Present participle of bulge.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • bulging (p. pr. & vb. n.)
    of Bulge

Part of speech

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  • bulging, verb, gerund of bulge (infinitive).

Pronunciation

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Sign Language

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