Protrude Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary (original) (raw)

protrude

/proʊˈtruːd/

verb

protrudes;

protruded;

protruding

protrude

/proʊˈtruːd/

verb

protrudes;

protruded;

protruding

Britannica Dictionary definition of PROTRUDE

[no object]

:

to stick out

• His lower jaw protrudes slightly.
• A handkerchief protruded from his shirt pocket.

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— protruding

adjective

• He has a protruding jaw.

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