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Nubble

To beat or bruise with the fist.

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Bulge 76% connected

The bilge or protuberant part of a cask.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Bump 76% connected

To strike, as with or against anything large or solid; to thump; as, to bump the head against a wall.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Excrescence 76% connected

An excrescent appendage, as, a wart or tumor; anything growing out unnaturally from anything else; a preternatural or morbid development; hence, a tr…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Extrusion 76% connected

The act of thrusting or pushing out; a driving out; expulsion.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Hump 76% connected

A protuberance; especially, the protuberance formed by a crooked back.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Jut 76% connected

To shoot out or forward; to project beyond the main body; as, the jutting part of a building.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Prominence 76% connected

Alt. of Prominency

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Protrusion 76% connected

The act of protruding or thrusting forward, or beyond the usual limit.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Protuberance 76% connected

That which is protuberant swelled or pushed beyond the surrounding or adjacent surface; a swelling or tumor on the body; a prominence; a bunch or kno…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Swelling 76% connected

of Swell

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Synonym 1

Nub 92% connected

To push; to nudge; also, to beckon.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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