Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
protrude
verb
/prəˈtruːd/
Definition
To stick out or extend beyond a surface.
Examples
- The nails were protruding from the wooden board.
- His muscles protrude from his shirt, showing his strength.
- Several rocks protruded from the ground in the hiking trail.
Meaning
Protrude means to extend or project outward from a surrounding surface, making something noticeable or prominent.
Synonyms
- extend
- stick out
- project
- jut
- bulge
