bulge
//bʌldʒ//
Noun
bulgeSingular
bulgesPlural
1
A rounded swelling or protrusion that distorts an otherwise flat surface.
There was a bulge in the wall where the water had leaked through.
2
A temporary increase or surge, especially in quantity or size.
There was a bulge in sales during the holiday season.
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Verb
bulgeInfinitive
bulgePresent tense
bulgedPast tense
bulgedPast participle
bulgingPresent participle
bulgesThird-person singular
1
To swell or protrude outward beyond the usual or normal shape.
His pockets bulged with coins.
2
To be completely filled or packed to the point of swelling.
Her shopping bags were bulging with groceries.