Something sticking out from a surface; a swelling, protuberant part; a bending outward, especially when caused by pressure.
a bulge in a wall
The bilge or protuberant part of a cask.
The bilge of a vessel.
The outline of male genitals visible through clothing.
A sudden rise in value or quantity.
To stick out from (a surface).
He stood six feet tall, with muscular arms bulging out of his black T-shirt.
To bilge, as a ship; to founder.