Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
protruding
Adjective
/prəˈtruː.dɪŋ/
Definition
Sticking out or extending beyond a surface.
Examples
- The tree had protruding branches that made it difficult to walk underneath.
- She noticed a protruding nail on the wooden fence.
- His belly was protruding after a big meal.
Meaning
To protrude means to extend outwards or to stick out from a surface.
Synonyms
- Sticking out
- Bulging
- Projecting
