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单词 protuberate
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protuberate

[ proh-too-buh-reyt, -tyoo-, pruh- ]
/ proʊˈtu bəˌreɪt, -ˈtyu-, prə- /
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verb (used without object), pro·tu·ber·at·ed, pro·tu·ber·at·ing.

to bulge out, forming a rounded projection.

Origin of protuberate

1570–80; <Late Latin prōtūberātus, past participle of prōtūberāre.See protuberant, -ate1

Words nearby protuberate

protrusive occlusion, protuberance, protuberancy, protuberant, protuberant abdomen, protuberate, proturan, protyle, proud, proud as a peacock, proud flesh
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Example sentences from the Web for protuberate

  • The panier with which it pleases the ladies of the period to protuberate their persons was of Chinese origin.

    Punchinello Vol. II., No. 30, October 22, 1870|Various

British Dictionary definitions for protuberate

protuberate
/ (prəˈtjuːbəˌreɪt) /

verb

(intr) rare to swell out or project from the surrounding surface; bulge out
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