protrude

intransitive-verb
UK: /prəˈtruːd/
US: /proʊˈtruːd/

  1. To stick out from a surface or object.

    1. The nail will protrude if you hammer it wrong way.
    2. Broken glass can protrude, so handle with the utmost caution.

  2. To extend beyond the normal or expected limits.

    1. I hate when my teeth protrude a little bit, it looks weird.
    2. The company's debt continues to protrude to unsustainable levels.

Synonyms

jut stick out overhang extend project
protrude transitive-verb

  1. Cause something to stick out.

    1. Protrude tongue a little bit and try to reach your nose.
    2. The surgeon will protrude the damaged bone to realign the joint.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "protrude" in English means: To stick out from a surface or object., To extend beyond the normal or expected limits..

The phonetic transcription of "protrude" is /prəˈtruːd/ in British English and /proʊˈtruːd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "protrude": jut, stick out, overhang, extend, project.

Example usage of "protrude": "The nail will protrude if you hammer it wrong way.". More examples on the page.