Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun The state or quality of being bulky; magnitude in bulk or size.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun Greatness in bulk; size.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- noun The characteristic of being
bulky , or of havingbulk .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun an unwieldy largeness
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Examples
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"The results also confirmed Australia's pet gripes about strollers - namely their bulkiness, difficulties unfolding the stroller and lack of storage compartments."
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In other words, many of the patterns covered have that Western 'bulkiness' which stems from use in waters that tend to be 'heavier' while still retaining a certain 'delicacy' consistent with older, traditional styling combined with a certain allusion to realism.
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Sleek and stylish in design, the "bulkiness" of the older Palm Treo's is finally gone, as is any sign of ye olde antenna stub, while coming with the latest Windows Mobile 6.1.
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Had one! but I didn't care for it's bulkiness (another thing hanging from my neck).
Im thinking of buying a "hoochie mama" cow call for an elk hunt in november in Idaho. 2009
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Had one! but I didn't care for it's bulkiness (another thing hanging from my neck).
Im thinking of buying a "hoochie mama" cow call for an elk hunt in november in Idaho. 2009
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It comes in a decent length, level of bulkiness and fuel economy.
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But detractors say comforters are the gateway to overheating and unseemly bulkiness.
Down With Comforters! Sara Ruffin Costello 2011
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The iPad seemed like a possible alternative to my laptop, especially on business trips, cutting down on my briefcase's bulkiness while also remaining useable despite the 6 year old in front of me who simply MUST put her seat all the way back.
Laptop Killer or Space Filler: Can an Author Write a Book on the iPad? 2010
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The idea was based on the premise that while cyclists are aware of the dangers of biking without a helmet, they still choose to not wear one due to appearance, bulkiness, discomfort, and of course, hair issues.
Hövding: Invisible Bike Helmet Inflates On Impact (VIDEO) The Huffington Post News Team 2010
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I boosted the bulkiness of this dish with strips of "zucchini pasta", but if I do this again (may not be anytime soon though - I'm still under the weather ... groan!)
Archive 2008-11-01 Sarah 2008
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