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bulge

UK
/bʌldʒ/
US
/bʌldʒ/
bulge out

Translations

bulgenoun
bulges
pl
UK
/bʌldʒ/
US
/bʌldʒ/
The bulge in the carpet was caused by improper installation.
Выпуклость на ковре была вызвана неправильной установкой.
There was a noticeable bulge in the balloon before it popped.
На шарике был заметный пузырь перед тем, как он лопнул.
The bulge on the tire indicated a potential blowout.
Вздутие на шине указывало на возможный разрыв.
Additional translations
набухание
выпячивание
вздутость
Synonyms
outgrowth
swelling
bump
lump
expansion
distension
protrusion
bulgeverb
bulged
Past Simple
bulged
Past Participle
bulging
Gerund
UK
/bʌldʒ/
US
/bʌldʒ/
His muscles bulged as he lifted the heavy weights.
Его мышцы раздувались, когда он поднимал тяжелые веса.
The bag began to bulge as more items were added.
Сумка начала выпячиваться, когда добавили больше вещей.
The balloon started to bulge as it was filled with air.
Шарик начал вздуваться, когда его наполнили воздухом.
Additional translations
набухать
Synonyms
swell
expand
distend
inflate
jut
protrude
bulgeadjective
UK
/bʌldʒ/
US
/bʌldʒ/
Used attributively (e.g., "bulge bracket banks") to denote size or prominence.

Definitions

bulgenoun
A rounded swelling or protuberance that distorts a flat surface.
The bulge in the carpet was caused by a loose floorboard underneath.
A sudden increase in number or volume, especially in a population.
The post-war baby bulge significantly impacted the economy.
A salient or outward projection in a military front line.
The troops were ordered to reinforce the bulge in the defensive line.
The densely packed, roughly spherical central region of a spiral galaxy.
Astronomers study the Milky Way's bulge to understand galactic evolution.
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.
bulgeadjective
Attributive. Designating or characteristic of the largest and most influential entities, especially investment banks (in 'bulge-bracket').
The startup struggled to compete with the bulge banks dominating Wall Street.
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