bulk
/bʌlk/ · bulk
noun
- A large quantity or amount of something. The bulk of the cargo was shipped by sea.
- The main or largest part of something. The bulk of the company's profits came from the sale of their flagship product.
- A bulge or swelling, especially in the body. The doctor examined the bulk of the patient's swollen ankle.
verb
- To supply or provide something in large quantities. The company bulked up its inventory before the holiday season.
- To make something thicker or more substantial. The artist bulked up the texture of the painting to give it more depth.
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Did you know? The word 'bulk' is often used in the context of shipping and trade, where it refers to the main or largest part of a cargo or shipment.