bulging

/ˈbʌldʒɪŋ/
/ˈbʌldʒɪŋ/
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Other forms: bulgingly

Definitions of bulging
  1. adjective
    curving or bulging outward
    synonyms: convex
    bell-shaped
    having a convex shape that resembles a bell
    biconvex, convexo-convex, lenticular, lentiform
    convex on both sides; shaped like a lentil
    broken-backed, hogged
    (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
    umbel-like, umbellate
    resembling an umbel in form
    protrusive
    thrusting outward
  2. adjective
    curving outward
    synonyms: bellied, bellying, bulbous, bulgy, protuberant
    protrusive
    thrusting outward
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