tambok
tambók with stress marks
bulge; bulging
Usage Note
Tambok describes a noticeable outward bulge or protrusion on a surface or body. It can be used descriptively for physical features or objects that stick out. In colloquial speech it may be used humorously to refer to a belly or protruding shape.
Examples
" May tambok sa dingding. "
Natural Translation
There's a bulge on the wall.
Literal Translation
Has bulge on wall.
" Halata ang tambok ng kanyang bulsa. "
Natural Translation
The bulge of his/her pocket is obvious.
Literal Translation
Obvious the bulge of his/her pocket.
" Napansin ng mekaniko ang kakaibang tambok sa gulong, kaya pinayuhan niya kaming palitan ito bago tumagal ang biyahe. "
Natural Translation
The mechanic noticed the unusual bulge on the tire, so he advised us to replace it before the trip got longer.
Literal Translation
Noticed by mechanic the unusual bulge on tire, so advised he us to-replace it before lengthen the journey.
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