Meaning

• 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.

Meaning

• 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.