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bulging

UK
/ˈbʌldʒɪŋ/
US
/ˈbʌldʒɪŋ/
bulging out

Translations

bulgingadjective
more bulging
Comp.
most bulging
Super.
UK
/ˈbʌldʒɪŋ/
US
/ˈbʌldʒɪŋ/
bombéSe dit d’une forme qui ressort vers l’extérieur ou qui paraît renflée.
The bulging suitcase could barely be zipped shut.
La valise bombée pouvait à peine être fermée à glissière.
Additional translations
saillantEmployé pour une partie qui ressort nettement.
renfléSouvent utilisé pour une apparence gonflée ou pleine à craquer.
Synonyms
protruding
swelling
jutting
projecting
distended
expanded
puffed
Antonyms
flat
level
smooth
bulgingnoun
UK
/ˈbʌldʒɪŋ/
US
/ˈbʌldʒɪŋ/
Gerund; uncountable.
bombementTerme général pour le fait de faire saillie vers l’extérieur.
The bulging of the pipe signaled that it might burst soon.
Le bombement du tuyau indiquait qu’il risquait d’éclater bientôt.
Additional translations
renflementSouvent utilisé en contexte technique ou descriptif.
bulgeverb

bulging

Gerund

bulged
Past Simple
bulged
Past Participle
bulging
Gerund
UK
/bʌldʒ/
US
/bʌldʒ/
gonflerPour une saillie ou un gonflement anormal.
The suitcase began to bulge after she packed too many clothes into it.
La valise a commencé à gonfler après qu’elle y eut rangé trop de vêtements.
Additional translations
saillirPour exprimer une saillie vers l’extérieur.
déborderS’emploie quand quelque chose est rempli au point de déborder.
Synonyms
protrude
swell
expand
distend
inflate
jut

Definitions

bulgingadjective
Swelling outward; protruding.
The bulging suitcase could barely be zipped shut.
Having a rounded, swollen shape.
His bulging muscles were a testament to his rigorous workout routine.
Appearing to be full or overflowing.
The bulging pantry shelves were stocked with all kinds of canned goods.
bulgingnoun
The act or condition of swelling outward.
The bulging of the pipe signaled that it might burst soon.
bulgeverb
To swell or protrude to an unnatural or excessive degree.
The suitcase began to bulge after she packed too many clothes into it.
To cause something to swell or protrude.
He bulged his cheeks with air to make the children laugh.
To be stuffed or filled to overflowing (often followed by "with").
His pockets bulged with loose change.
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