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Definition bulk in American English

bulk noun

noun
/bʌlk/
1

something that is very large, wide, and solid

Example

She heaved her formidable bulk off the frail chair.

Example

We looked up at the great dark bulk of the cathedral.

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1.1

the fact of being large

Example

Despite its bulk and weight, the Mercedes handles like a small car.

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Definition bulk in American English