distended

[US]/dɪˈstɛndɪd/
[UK]/dɪˈstɛndɪd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to swell or expand

Phrases & Collocations

distended abdomen

distended veins

distended bladder

distended stomach

distended belly

distended organs

distended tissues

distended lymph nodes

distended face

Example Sentences

the balloon was distended with air, ready to pop.

after the meal, her stomach felt distended and uncomfortable.

the distended riverbanks overflowed after the heavy rain.

the doctor examined the distended abdomen for any signs of trouble.

his distended cheeks were a sign of his cold.

the distended veins in his arms were visible during the workout.

the distended belly of the dog indicated it had eaten too much.

she felt her distended lungs after the long run.

the distended grape clusters hung heavily from the vine.

he noticed the distended pockets of air in the waterbed.

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