protuberance

• Substantiv, das einen Teil oder Gegenstand bezeichnet, der aus seiner Umgebung hervorsteht oder hervortritt, oder den Zustand des Anschwellens bzw. Hervortretens nach außen.

A noun referring to a part or thing that sticks out or bulges from its surroundings, or the condition of being swollen or projecting outward.

1. A bulging or projecting partC1formal

   A part that sticks out or bulges from a surface or surrounding area.

   Vorsprung

   • The tree trunk had a large protuberance where a branch had been cut off.
   • The doctor examined the small protuberance on the patient's skin.
   • Geological maps often show protuberances on the ocean floor.

   Synonymebulgebumpexcrescenceknoblumpoutgrowthprojectionprominenceprotrusionswelling

   Antonymecavityconcavitydepressionhollowindentation

2. The state of sticking outC1formal

   The condition or quality of being prominent, bulging, or projecting outward.

   Vorwölbung

   • The protuberance of the mountain range was visible from miles away.
   • The protuberance of his eyes gave him a surprised expression.
   • The protuberance of the rock made it difficult to climb.

   Synonymebulginessconvexityeminenceprojectionprominenceprotrusion

   Antonymeconcavitydepressionhollownessindentation