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protuberance

/prəˈtjuːbərəns/

/proʊˈtjuːbərəns/

protuberancenoun

protuberances

/prəˈtjuːbərəns/

/proʊˈtjuːbərəns/

Translations

The protuberance on the tree trunk was caused by a fungal infection.

La protubérance sur le tronc de l’arbre était causée par une infection fongique.

Additional translations

saillieTerme courant pour une partie qui ressort d’une surface.

renflementS’emploie pour une bosse ou un gonflement visible.

Definitions

A thing that protrudes from something else; a bulge or swelling.

The protuberance on the tree trunk was caused by a fungal infection.

A rounded part that sticks out from a surface.

The protuberance on the rock made it difficult to climb.

The state or condition of being protuberant; the fact of jutting out or bulging.

The protuberance of the cliff face was visible from miles away.

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