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Jut is defined as to stick out.

(verb)

An example of jut is for a shelf to stick out from a wall.

The definition of a jut means something that sticks out.

(noun)

An example of a jut is a boat dock that sticks out into the lake.

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intransitive verb, transitive verb jutted, jutting

to stick out; project

Origin: prob. var. of jet

noun

a part that juts

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verb jut·ted, jut·ting, juts

verb, intransitive

To extend outward or upward beyond the limits of the main body; project: “He had a sharp crooked nose jutting out of a lean dancer's face” (Graham Greene).

verb, transitive

To cause to jut. See Synonyms at bulge.

noun

Something that protrudes; a projection.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English jutten

Origin: , from gete, iutei, jetty, projecting upper story

Origin: , from Old French jetee; see jetty¹

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