protuberate

Definitions

1. To bulge outward, producing a rounded protuberance.
   intransitive
2. To cause to bulge outward.
   rare, transitive

Equivalents

Examples

“With respect⟳ to measurement, it would be advisable to take⟳ the circumference of the foot by placing the beginning of an inch tape measure⟳ a little beyond the great toenail, as the second toe is naturally the longest, passing the measure⟳ round the protuberating part of the heel, and bringing it up to the point⟳ of the beginning of the measure⟳ at the toe.”

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