Definition of Protuberance

1. Noun. Something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings. "The bony excrescence between its horns"


2. Noun. The condition of being protuberant; the condition of bulging out. "The protuberance of his belly"
Generic synonyms: Condition, Status
Derivative terms: Protuberant, Protuberate

Definition of Protuberance

1. n. 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.

Definition of Protuberance

1. Noun. A bulge, knob, swelling, spine or anything that protrudes. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Protuberance

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Protuberance

protrudable
protrude
protruded
protrudes
protrudeth
protrudin
protruding
protrusibility
protrusible
protrusile
protrusion
protrusions
protrusive
protrusively
protrusiveness
protuberance (current term)
protuberances
protuberancies
protuberancy
protuberant
protuberantly
protuberate
protuberation
protuberations
protuberous
proturan
proturans
protyl
protyle
protyles

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