protrusion

noun
UK: /prəˈtruː.ʒən/
US: /proʊˈtruː.ʒən/

  1. Something that sticks out from a surface or edge.

    1. The rock protrusion made climbing difficult.
    2. The doctor examined the unusual bone protrusion on my arm after the accident.

  2. The act of sticking out or projecting.

    1. Careless protrusion of the metal scrap caused hazard.
    2. The architect emphasized the building's unusual protrusion to create a unique aesthetic.

Synonyms

outgrowth bulge extension protuberance projection

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "protrusion" in English means: Something that sticks out from a surface or edge., The act of sticking out or projecting..

The phonetic transcription of "protrusion" is /prəˈtruː.ʒən/ in British English and /proʊˈtruː.ʒən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "protrusion": outgrowth, bulge, extension, protuberance, projection.

Example usage of "protrusion": "The rock protrusion made climbing difficult.". More examples on the page.