protuberate

UK
/prəˈtjuːbərət/
US
/proʊˈtjuːbərɪt/

Translations

protuberateverb
protuberated
Past Simple
protuberated
Past Participle
protuberating
Gerund
UK
/prəˈtjuːbərət/
US
/proʊˈtjuːbərɪt/
faire saillie
The surface of the balloon began to protuberate as it was filled with air.
La surface du ballon a commencé à faire saillie lorsqu’il s’est rempli d’air.
faire saillir
The pressure inside the pipe protuberated the metal wall.
La pression à l’intérieur du tuyau a fait saillir la paroi métallique.
protuberateadjective
more protuberate
Comp.
most protuberate
Super.
UK
/prəˈtjuːbəreɪt/
US
/proʊˈtuːbəreɪt/
Archaic/rare adjective meaning bulging or protruding; synonym of "protuberant".
The toad's protuberate eyes gave it a startling appearance.
Les yeux protubérants du crapaud lui donnaient une apparence saisissante.
Additional translations
saillantSurtout en description anatomique ou visuelle; registre plus courant que « protubérant » dans certains contextes.

Definitions

protuberateverb
To bulge or swell outward.
The surface of the balloon began to protuberate as it was filled with air.
To cause (something) to bulge or project outward.
The pressure inside the pipe protuberated the metal wall.
protuberateadjective
Bulging outward; projecting; protuberant.
The toad's protuberate eyes gave it a startling appearance.