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protrude definition

pro·trude (prō tro̵̅o̅d′, prə-)

transitive verb, intransitive verb protruded -·trud′ed, protruding -·trud′·ing

to thrust or jut out; project

Etymology: L protrudere < pro-, forth + trudere, to thrust

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protrude Synonyms

protrude

v.

come through, stick out, jut out, swell, point, obtrude, project, extrude, stick up, distend, pop out*.


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protrude Usage Examples

Preposition: above

  • surface: Three heads protrude above the surface of a steaming hot tub.

Modifying Another Word

  • not: In dwelling houses without a chimney stack: antennas should not protrude above the highest part of the roof.

Preposition: in

  • front: What I did note was that the front door has to open forward and protrudes in front of the vehicle.

Preposition: from

  • surface: Countersink screw Type of screw used when a screw which doesn't protrude from the surface of a material is wanted.
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