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单词 protuberate
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Definition of protuberate in English:

protuberate

verb prəˈtjuːb(ə)reɪtprəˈtʃuːb(ə)reɪt
  • 1no object To be or become protuberant; to bulge out; to form a rounded prominence.

  • 2with object To cause to bulge out or project. rare.

Origin

Late 16th century; earliest use found in John Banister (1532/3–?1610), surgeon. From post-classical Latin protuberat-, past participial stem of protuberare. Compare protuberated, protuberating.

Definition of protuberate in US English:

protuberate

verb
  • 1no object To be or become protuberant; to bulge out; to form a rounded prominence.

  • 2with object To cause to bulge out or project. rare.

Origin

Late 16th century; earliest use found in John Banister (1532/3–?1610), surgeon. From post-classical Latin protuberat-, past participial stem of protuberare. Compare protuberated, protuberating.

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