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protuberate

[ proh-too-buh-reyt, -tyoo-, pruh- ]

verb (used without object)

protuberated, protuberating.
  1. to bulge out, forming a rounded projection.


protuberate

/ əˈːəˌɪ /

verb

  1. rare.
    intr to swell out or project from the surrounding surface; bulge out
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of protuberate1

1570–80; < Late Latin ōūٳܲ, past participle of ōū. See protuberant, -ate 1
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The panier with which it pleases the ladies of the period to protuberate their persons was of Chinese origin.

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He stood over her, his shirt, open at the neck, protuberating over his stomach, his short thick legs swaying.

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