Distending
Pronunciation: /dɪˈstɛndɪŋ/
Distending (adj)
- Made larger by pressure from inside, so the surface bulges outward.
- Expanded beyond normal size because something is being pulled or filled.
Distending (v)
- 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.