Protruding meaning

The definition of protruding is sticking out, or extending beyond or above a surface.

When your umbrella sticks out above the top of your bag, this is an example of a time when the umbrella is protruding.

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Present participle of protrude.
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Protruding Sentence Examples

  • Its covers were loose, the pages within protruding at odd angles.

  • Jule looked down at the arrow protruding from his shoulder, growing annoyed with her for the first time.

  • The suspended cord brushed his shoulder and he could close his eyes and still see the protruding tongue, the open, frightened eyes, a body stiff and absent of life.

  • The Other's words slowed, and the creature looked down at the protruding weapon.

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