protuberance

• Nom désignant une partie ou un objet qui fait saillie ou dépasse de son environnement, ou l'état de ce qui est bombé ou renflé.

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.

   Protubérance

   • 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.

   Synonymesbulgebumpexcrescenceknoblumpoutgrowthprojectionprominenceprotrusionswelling

   Antonymescavityconcavitydepressionhollowindentation

2. The state of sticking outC1formal

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

   État de ce qui est proéminent

   • 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.

   Synonymesbulginessconvexityeminenceprojectionprominenceprotrusion

   Antonymesconcavitydepressionhollownessindentation