Meaning of protrude in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /prəˈtrud/

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  1. Verb

    protrude

    Etymology

    early 17th century (in the sense ‘thrust something forward or onward’): from Latin protrudere, from pro-‘forward, out’ + trudere‘to thrust’

    Definitions

    1. extend out or project in space

    Examples

    • « His sharp nose jutted out »
    • « A single rock sticks out from the cliff »

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  2. 2. bulge outward

    Examples

    • « His eyes popped »

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  3. 3. swell or protrude outwards

    Examples

    • « His eyes bulged with surprise »

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