Definition of Protrude

1. Verb. Extend out or project in space. "A single rock sticks out from the cliff"

Exact synonyms: Jut, Jut Out, Project, Stick Out
Specialized synonyms: Overhang, Push Up, Thrust, Spear, Spear Up, Bag, Bulge, Cantilever
Derivative terms: Jutting, Projection, Protrusible, Protrusion, Protrusive

2. Verb. Bulge outward. "His eyes popped"
Exact synonyms: Bug Out, Bulge, Bulge Out, Come Out, Pop, Pop Out, Start
Generic synonyms: Change Form, Change Shape, Deform
Derivative terms: Bulge, Protrusible, Protrusion, Protrusive

3. Verb. Swell or protrude outwards. "His stomach bulged after the huge meal"
Exact synonyms: Bulge, Pouch
Generic synonyms: Change Form, Change Shape, Deform
Specialized synonyms: Bulk
Derivative terms: Bulge, Protrusible, Protrusion, Protrusive

Definition of Protrude

1. v. t. To thrust forward; to drive or force along.

2. v. i. To shoot out or forth; to be thrust forward; to extend beyond a limit; to project.

Definition of Protrude

1. to extend beyond the main portion [v -TRUDED, -TRUDING, -TRUDES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Protrude

protractedly
protractible
protractile
protracting
protraction
protractions
protractive
protractor
protractors
protracts
protrade
protreptic
protreptics
protriptyline
Protropin
protrude (current term)
protruded
protrudes
protruding
protrusible
protrusile
protrusion
protrusions
protrusive
protrusively
protrusiveness
protuberance
protuberances
protuberant
protuberantly

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