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PROTUBERANCE

(noun)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Protuberance.

Protuberance - as a noun

Something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings

Example: "The gun in his pocket made an obvious bulge"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bulge8bump10excrescence24extrusion16gibbosity17gibbousness16jut10prominence16protrusion12swelling12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
projection21
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The condition of being protuberant; the condition of bulging out

Example: "The protuberance of his belly"

Example Sentences

"There was a small protuberance on the surface of the rock."
"He had a large protuberance on his forehead after the accident."
"The tree had several protuberances where branches had been removed."
"The protuberance on the caterpillar's back was a defense mechanism."
"She felt a protuberance under her mattress and realized it was a hidden object."
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Word Game Points

Is PROTUBERANCE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, protuberance is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PROTUBERANCE has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.

Is PROTUBERANCE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, protuberance is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PROTUBERANCE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.

Is PROTUBERANCE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, protuberance is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PROTUBERANCE has a WORDFEUD points total of 22.

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