bulge is the same as boss or eminence, one part that is raised and that stands out on a certain surface.
Etymologically, the word bulge originated from the French lump, which means “bulge on the surface of the bone” or “prominence”.
Example: "Hills and mountains are considered protrusions on the earth's surface.”.
For anatomy studies, a bulge is the name given to any abnormal elevation of the surface of an organ.
Skin bumps, for example, are mainly present in allergic skin reactions, when there are hives, blisters or other elevations on the skin surface.
In the scope of astronomy, however, the so-called solar bulges are gaseous matter released by the Sun in the shape of disks, as if they were huge flames of fire.
Popularly, it is also said that a certain individual has a “good bulge” referring to their physical fitness.
Example: "The new neighbor has a nice bulge”.
Synonyms of bulge
- Stomach
- bossa
- Eminence
- outgrowth
- sauté
- Relief
- lump
- Boss
- Rising
- Prominence
- Burr
- bounce