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bulk
(b/@/lk )

noun (n)

  • the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part(noun.attribute)
    Example:
    The bulk of the work is finished.
    Synonym:
    majority
    Antonym:
    minority
    source: wordnet30
  • the property of something that is great in magnitude(noun.attribute)
    Example:
    It is cheaper to buy it in bulk.
    Synonym:
    mass, volume
    source: wordnet30
  • the property possessed by a large mass(noun.attribute)
    source: wordnet30
  • Magnitude of material substance; dimensions; mass; size; as, an ox or ship of great bulk.(noun)
    source: webster1913
  • A projecting part of a building.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • stick out or up(verb.change)
    Example:
    The parcel bulked in the sack.
    source: wordnet30
  • cause to bulge or swell outwards(verb.change)
    Synonym:
    bulge
    source: wordnet30
  • To appear or seem to be, as to bulk or extent; to swell.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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