Meaning of protrude in English

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 »
2. 2. bulge outward

   Examples

   • « His eyes popped »
3. 3. swell or protrude outwards

   Examples

   • « His eyes bulged with surprise »