Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
extrude
verb
/ɪkˈstruːd/
Definition
To force or push out a substance through a small opening, usually in a continuous shape.
Examples
- The chef decided to extrude the dough to create uniform pasta shapes.
- During the manufacturing process, plastic can be extruded to form pipes and sheets.
- The engineer explained how the metal was extruded into complex shapes for the machinery.
Meaning
The process of shaping materials by forcing them through a die or mold, often used in manufacturing.
Synonyms
- protrude
- emanate
- expel
- force out
