Protuberance (Noun)
Meaning 1
The condition of being protuberant; the condition of bulging out; "the protuberance of his belly".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The doctor examined the unusual protuberance on the patient's forehead to determine its cause.
- The protuberance of his belly made it difficult for him to fit into his old clothes.
- The architect designed the building with a deliberate protuberance on the side to create a unique visual effect.
- The tumor's protuberance through the skin was a clear indication of its severity.
- The protuberance of the rock formation made it a popular spot for rock climbers.
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Meaning 2
Something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings; "the gun in his pocket made an obvious bulge"; "the hump of a camel"; "he stood on the rocky prominence"; "the occipital protuberance was well developed"; "the bony excrescence between its horns".
Classification
Nouns denoting two and three dimensional shapes.
Examples
- The rock face was marred by a jagged protuberance that made it difficult to climb.
- The medical team carefully examined the unusual protuberance on the patient's skull.
- The small village was nestled in the shadow of a mountainous protuberance that towered above.
- The sculptor's hands moved deftly as she chiseled away at the marble, revealing the delicate protuberance of a bird's wing.
- The odd protuberance on the old tree trunk was home to a family of field mice.