protuberance

pro·tu·ber·ance

noun \prō-ˈtü-b(ə-)rən(t)s, -ˈtyü-\

Definition of PROTUBERANCE

1

: something that is protuberant

2

: the quality or state of being protuberant

Examples of PROTUBERANCE

1. <the tree trunk had several mossy protuberances where branches had once grown>

First Known Use of PROTUBERANCE

1646

Related to PROTUBERANCE

Synonyms: bunch, convexity, jut, overhang, projection, protrusion, bulge, swell

Antonyms: cavity, concave, concavity, dent, depression, dint, hollow, indent, indentation, indenture, pit, recess

Related Words: dome; blob, bump, dilatation, gibbosity, hump, knob, knot, knurl, lump, nub, obtrusion, puff, snag, swelling; block, piece, portion, section; enlargement, escalation, expansion, increase; hill, mound

Near Antonyms: crater, hole, well; basin, bowl, dip, valley; furrow, groove, trench, trough; dimple, gouge, impression, notch, pocket

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