bulge

Meanings

• noun

  A projection or swelling outwards, especially at a point where something is joined or bent.

  - "The bulge in the road indicated a large pothole."
  - "The tree trunk had a large bulge where a branch had once been."

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Pronunciation

1. /bʌldʒ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with bulge
muffle , ruffle , puffle , stuffle

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Homonyms

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1. Bulge (verb) (English) : To push out or cause to bulge.
   

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Homophones

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1. Bulge (verb) (English) : To push out or cause to bulge.
   

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Variants

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bulge , bulged , bulges , bulging , bulgier , bulgiest , bulgy

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Forms

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bulges, bulged, bulging

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'swelling' or 'prominence' in Old English.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'bulge' comes from the Old English word 'bulgan', which means 'to swell'.

2. The largest known bulge in the universe is the Bulge at the center of the Milky Way galaxy.

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Related Concepts

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1. Protrusion: A projection or extension from a surface.

2. Swelling: An increase in size or volume, often due to fluid retention or inflammation.

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Culture

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In literature, 'bulge' has been used metaphorically to describe emotions or desires that are hidden but obvious. In art, it can refer to the exaggerated or emphasized forms of objects.

How to Memorize "bulge"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a balloon filling with air and swelling outwards.
   - Visualize a tree trunk with a large, round bulge.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'bulge' with 'swelling' or 'protrusion'.
   - Think of a balloon or a tree trunk.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Balloon Undergoing Large Growth Expands' to remember the definition.
   - Create a mnemonic that relates 'bulge' to 'swelling' or 'protrusion'.

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