protrusion
Americannoun
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the act of protruding or the state of being protruded.
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something that protrudes or projects.
- Synonyms:
- protuberance, bulge, projection, jut
noun
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something that protrudes
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the state or condition of being protruded
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the act or process of protruding
Other Word Forms
- nonprotrusion noun
Etymology
Origin of protrusion
1640–50; < Latin prōtrūs ( us ) (past participle of prōtrūdere to protrude ) + -ion
Example Sentences
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The toboggan hit a much larger protrusion that sent it, along with Duane, high into the air and on a slant, as well.
From Literature
Grey matter consists of neuronal cell bodies and their dendrites - short protrusions that communicate with neurons nearby.
From BBC
The surgery is to repair an inguinal hernia -- a protrusion in the groin area due to a tear in the abdominal muscles.
From Barron's
His surgery on Thursday will repair an inguinal hernia, a protrusion in the groin area due to a tear in the abdominal muscles.
From Barron's
Cell shapes appeared uneven, and extra protrusions formed between neighboring cells.
From Science Daily
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