bulge

UK: bʌldʒ | US: bʌldʒ

Definition

  1. n. a rounded swelling or protuberance

  2. vi. to swell outward; become protuberant

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Etymology

The word "bulge" originates from the Old French boulge (a leather bag or wallet), derived from Latin bulga (a bag or knapsack of Gaulish origin). Over time, its meaning shifted from a container that swells when filled to the general sense of a rounded protrusion. The logic reflects the visual analogy between a filled bag and any rounded swelling.

Examples

  1. The heavy books caused a bulge in his backpack.

  2. Her eyes bulged in surprise at the news.

  3. The wall had a noticeable bulge after the earthquake.

  4. He tried to hide the bulge of his wallet in his pocket.

  5. The balloon began to bulge as more air was pumped into it.