Definition & Meaning of "bulge"

to bulge

to cause something to stick out, often due to pressure or excess

to swell disproportionately or unexpectedly

to be filled to capacity and visibly distended as a result

Bulge

something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings

Example

Excessive weightlifting has intermittently bulged his muscles.

Overloading the bag may bulge its sides.

Tightening the screws too much may bulge the surface of the wooden board.

Exceeding the weight limit may bulge the bottom of the cardboard box during transportation.

His backpack bulged with the weight of his laptop, textbooks, and water bottle.

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