swelling

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun an abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement
  2. noun something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings
  3. noun the increase in volume of certain substances when they are heated (often accompanied by release of water)

Synonyms

puffiness, lump

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