protuberance

noun
UK: /prəˈtjuːbərəns/
US: /proʊˈtuːbərəns/

  1. Something that sticks out from a surface or body.

    1. The rock had a strange protuberance.
    2. The old tree had a large protuberance on its trunk, likely due to disease or injury.

  2. A part that is bulging or swollen.

    1. There was a protuberance on his head.
    2. The patient complained about a painful protuberance near the ankle joint that limited movement.

Synonyms

bump swelling lump outgrowth projection protuberancy bulge

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "protuberance" in English means: Something that sticks out from a surface or body., A part that is bulging or swollen..

The phonetic transcription of "protuberance" is /prəˈtjuːbərəns/ in British English and /proʊˈtuːbərəns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "protuberance": bump, swelling, lump, outgrowth, projection, protuberancy, bulge.

Example usage of "protuberance": "The rock had a strange protuberance.". More examples on the page.