protrude
Americanverb (used without object)
verb (used with object)
verb
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to thrust or cause to thrust forwards or outwards
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to project or cause to project from or as if from a surface
Other Word Forms
- protrudable adjective
- protrudent adjective
- protrusible adjective
- unprotruded adjective
- unprotrudent adjective
- unprotrusible adjective
Etymology
Origin of protrude
First recorded in 1610–20; from Latin prōtrūdere “to thrust forward,” equivalent to prō- pro- 1 + trūdere “to thrust”
Example Sentences
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The sergeant told the court Natalie was found lying on the first floor, with her head in the living room and her feet protruding into the hallway.
From BBC
There’s a hexagonal window seat protruding above the front door, but the white shades are drawn tight.
From Literature
But Cas say the helmet is a departure from the standard helmet shape and has clearly been designed to specifically enhance aerodynamic performance because the back of the helmet protrudes.
From BBC
She fiddled with her white headscarf, dimples creasing and front teeth protruding as she giggled and launched seamlessly back into song, arms upheld, motioning us to join in.
From Literature
Gelifen couldn’t yet fly alongside her, so she tucked him into her jumper, his beaked face protruding from the blue wool at the top.
From Literature
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