Distending

Pronunciation: /dɪˈstɛndɪŋ/

Distending (adj)

  1. Made larger by pressure from inside, so the surface bulges outward.
  2. Expanded beyond normal size because something is being pulled or filled.

Distending (v)

  1. To make a part become larger and bulge outward because of pressure inside.

Distending (verb)

Examples

  • The wall began distending after the water pressure increased.
  • The skin distending made the wound look worse.

Distending (adjective)

Examples

  • The balloon was distending as more air filled it.
  • Her cheeks looked distending after she laughed too hard.