protuberate

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

verb (used without object)

, pro·tu·ber·at·ed, pro·tu·ber·at·ing.

1. to bulge out, forming a rounded projection.

protuberate

/ prəˈtjuːbəˌreɪt /

verb

1. rare.
   intr to swell out or project from the surrounding surface; bulge out

Word History and Origins

Origin of protuberate¹

1570–80; < Late Latin prōtūberātus, past participle of prōtūberāre. See protuberant, -ate ¹

Example Sentences

The panier with which it pleases the ladies of the period to protuberate their persons was of Chinese origin.

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• bulge
• bulge out