gibbosity

noun

Definition of gibbositynext
as in swelling

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  1. swelling
  2. dilatation
  3. dome
  4. bump
  5. snag
  6. knob
  7. hump
  8. puff
Noun
  • Symptoms can include leg heaviness, aching, swelling, throbbing and itching, Stoughton said.
    — Erica Sloan, Washington Post, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Symptoms usually affect one breast and can include discoloration, a persistent rash, swelling, warmth, skin that looks pitted like an orange peel and a nipple that turns inward, according to the National Cancer Institute.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of swelling
Noun
  • Bloat or gastric dilatation-volvulus most commonly affects a few large breeds with deep chests and German Shepherds are among those most affected.
    — Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 21 Sep. 2025
  • These cells cause vascular dilatation, resulting in crimson skin tone that is associated with niacin usage.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 11 Oct. 2022
Definition of dilatation
Noun
  • The bottoms are basically Molly’s baseball cap, which looks like a dome with a bill just plonked onto it, and Shannon’s wings, which the judges say are just a gingerbread cookie with some icing on it.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Several churches sustained damage to their domes, while a hotel in Coclé and fire stations in Los Santos were also affected.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of dome
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  • Given the larger footprint and tech overhaul, expect a slight bump over the outgoing model's starting prices, which start at US$29,700, while the Tucson Hybrid begins at $31,300, before destination charges and depending on the pricing basis.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The Dodgers will turn to generational ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto in Game 2, though LA rarely puts on an offensive showcase when Yoshi is on the bump.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of bump
Noun
  • Anything can be arranged here, from private wine tasting tours and hot-air balloon rides to hard-to-snag dinner reservations.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The 23-year-old Texas product, whom the Packers took in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, caught six passes from quarterback Jordan Love for a career-high 123 yards, including a 50-yard snag to help Green Bay humble the Bears.
    — Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of snag
Noun
  • Topping the shifter is an open-pore laminated walnut knob, a thoughtful nod to iconic Porsche endurance racers like the 908 and 917.
    — Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Even the comfort and driving control knobs situated below the phone mount pull out and push back in.
    — Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of knob
Noun
  • Who else to argue with about the last humps of the Slinky Dog Dash ride?
    — Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The challenge for Hynes is to get the Wild over this next hump during what Guerin believes is their Stanley Cup window.
    — Michael Russo, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of hump
Noun
  • The padding is generally offered in three weights to suit a range of designs from ultra-light jackets to high puff parkas.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Then a judge had to order the state to rewrite its puff-piece ballot description into something that says what the amendment will actually do.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of puff
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