
Protuberance
Visualize Shape
Imagine a physical object that has a noticeable part standing out.
The old wall had a protuberance resembling a face.
Not Always Natural
Protuberances can be both natural and man-made.
The sculpture featured a smooth surface with a single protuberance.
Context of Appearance
Use 'protuberance' when the outward part is unusual or unexpected.
While sanding the wood, I found a protuberance that spoiled its surface. Compare with
BulgeBumpHumpKnobLumpProjectionProminenceSwell
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