swelling
Translation
swelling, lump
Examples
Put ice on the swelling to reduce it.
Put ice on the swelling to reduce it.
There is a noticeable swelling on his arm.
There is a noticeable swelling on his arm.
Grammar Patterns
a/the ((swelling)) on ((body part)) a swollen area on a part of the body There is a noticeable swelling on his arm.
to reduce the ((swelling)) to make a swollen area smaller Put ice on the swelling to reduce it.
Similar Words
Synonyms: lump, bulge, inflammation
Etymology
From the verb 'swell' + the noun-forming suffix '-ing'.
Memory Tips
It's the noun form of the verb 'to swell'. If something swells, the result is a swelling.