Bulk

/bʌlk/ · noun

Meaning

Size, specifically, volume..

Definitions by Sense

1. Size, specifically, volume.
2. Any huge body or structure.
3. The major part of something.
4. Dietary fibre.
5. (uncountable, transport) Unpackaged goods when transported in large volumes, e.g. coal, ore, or grain.
6. (countable) A cargo or any items moved or communicated in the manner of cargo.
7. (bodybuilding) Excess body mass, especially muscle.
8. (bodybuilding) A period where one tries to gain muscle.

Example Sentences

The Quantity of Matter is the measure of the same, arising from its density and bulk conjunctly.

“ Didn't Balbus say this morning that, if a body is immersed in liquid, it displaces as much liquid as is equal to its own bulk? ” said Hugh.

By this process the body of the oyster acquires such a plumpness and rotundity, and its bulk and weight are so increased, as to materially increase its selling value.

The cliff-dwellers had chipped and chipped away at this boulder till it rested its tremendous bulk upon a mere pin-point of its surface.

The obese woman couldn't ease her bulk through the narrow passageway.

In the case of such a contract, there must be an implied condition that the bulk shall correspond with the sample in quality

There were many wooden chairs for the bulk of his visitors, and two wicker armchairs with red cloth cushions for superior people. From the packing-cases had emerged some Indian clubs,[…], and all these articles[…] made a scattered and untidy decoration that Mrs. Clough assiduously dusted and greatly cherished.

the main bulk of a nut roast is generally some form of carbohydrate, intended to lighten the load.

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Word Forms

• bulks
• bulking
• bulked

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