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protuberance Definition

pro·tu·ber·ance (prō to̵̅o̅bər əns, -tyo̵̅o̅-; -prə-)

noun

  1. the condition or fact of being protuberant
  2. a part or thing that protrudes; projection; bulge; swelling

protuberance Synonyms

protuberance

n.

bump, knob, jutting; see bulge, projection 1. See syn. study at projection.

protuberance Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • have: The base has a square protuberance, which fits into the tap wrench.

Adjective modifier

  • small: Smaller protuberances can be observed on the surface of the tube immediately below the two curling lobes of the stigma.
  • bony: Plaice have obvious bright orange spots and rows of small bony protuberances on the head.
  • occipital: The skull oval from ear to ear, showing plenty of brain room, and with a well-defined occipital protuberance.
  • other: The depth was checked in our new channel, it seemed about five feet with no other protuberances.

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