protuberance

Noun

Meaning

That which is protuberant swelled or pushed beyond the surrounding or adjacent surface; a swelling or tumor on the body; a prominence; a bunch or knob; an elevation.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

projection prominence bulge bump hump protrusion extrusion swelling excrescence jut gibbosity gibbousness ridge burr burl
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Antonyms

dimple basin bowl depression intaglio dent
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Hypernyms

condition projection status

Hyponyms

mogul nub belly wart snag caput

Related terms

protuberant

Phrases with the word

external occipital protuberance eye protuberance shield protuberance

Examples

the gun in his pocket made an obvious bulge Source: Internet

the hump of a camel Source: Internet

he stood on the rocky prominence Source: Internet

the occipital protuberance was well developed Source: Internet

the bony excrescence between its horns Source: Internet

the protuberance of his belly Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

protrusiveness protryptase prottie protuberanceless protuberancy protuberant