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protrude

Pronunciation: /prəˈtruːd/
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Definition of protrude

verb

[no object]
  • extend beyond or above a surface:something like a fin protruded from the water
  • [with object] (of an animal) cause (a body part) to protrude: when attacking, it protrudes its long snout

Derivatives

protrusive

adjective

Origin:

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

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