bulging

/ˈbʌldʒɪŋ/

/ˈbʌldʒɪŋ/

Other forms: bulgingly

Definitions of bulging

1. adjective

   curving or bulging outward
   synonyms: convex

   bell-shaped

   having a convex shape that resembles a bell

   biconvex, convexo-convex, lenticular, lentiform

   convex on both sides; shaped like a lentil

   broken-backed, hogged

   (of a ship) so weakened as to sag at each end

   convexo-concave

   convex on one side and concave on the other with the convexity being greater than the concavity

   gibbose, gibbous

   (used of the moon) more than half full

   helmet-shaped

   having the convex shape of a helmet

   planoconvex

   flat on one side and convex on the other

   umbel-like, umbellate

   resembling an umbel in form

   protrusive

   thrusting outward
2. adjective

   curving outward
   synonyms: bellied, bellying, bulbous, bulgy, protuberant

   protrusive

   thrusting outward