bulge — a rounded swelling or protuberance that distorts a flat surface
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a rounded swelling or protuberance that distorts a flat surface
Pronunciation (IPA): /bʌldʒ/
Korean meaning: 평평한 표면을 왜곡시키는 둥근 부풀어 오른 부분, 돌출부
Korean pronunciation: **벌**지
Example Sentences
- His pocket was bulging with so many snacks that he looked like a walking vending machine.
- The bag bulged with groceries from her marathon shopping trip.
- After the huge meal, his stomach bulged like he had swallowed a watermelon whole.
bulge
NOUN//bʌldʒ//
a rounded swelling or protuberance that distorts a flat surface
a rounded swelling or protuberance that distorts a flat surface
The judge's belly shows a bulge from too much fudge!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
13세기 고대 프랑스어에서 유래된 단어로, 원래는 '가죽 주머니'를 의미하는 'bulga'에서 발전했습니다. 마치 주머니에 물건을 넣어 부풀어 오른 모습에서 현재의 의미가 탄생했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“His pocket was bulging with so many snacks that he looked like a walking vending machine.”
“The bag bulged with groceries from her marathon shopping trip.”
“After the huge meal, his stomach bulged like he had swallowed a watermelon whole.”
“The tire showed a dangerous bulge on its side.”
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