extrude — To force or push (a material, especially metal, plastic, or dough) out through a small opening to give it a particular shape.
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: To force or push (a material, especially metal, plastic, or dough) out through a small opening to give it a particular shape.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪkˈstruːd/
Example Sentences
- My little brother tried to extrude spaghetti through his nose, which was both disgusting and hilarious.
- The 3D printer extrudes melted plastic layer by layer to build the object.
- The bakery machine extrudes dough into perfectly shaped pretzels every ten seconds.
extrude
VERB[/ɪkˈstruːd/]
To force or push (a material, especially metal, plastic, or dough) out through a small opening to give it a particular shape.
The factory machines extrude soft aluminum into long shiny rods.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin extrude, formed by combining ex- (out) and trudere (to push or thrust). Originally denoted the physical action of forcibly pushing something outward; later specialized in manufacturing to describe the process of forcing material through a narrow die to create desired shapes.
Breakdown
ex- (out, away) + trudere (to push, to thrust) = extrudere (to push out or forth). The prefix ex- indicates direction outward, while trudere carries the sense of forceful propulsion.
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📝Examples
“My little brother tried to extrude spaghetti through his nose, which was both disgusting and hilarious.”
“The 3D printer extrudes melted plastic layer by layer to build the object.”
“The bakery machine extrudes dough into perfectly shaped pretzels every ten seconds.”
“He joked that his stomach could extrude an entire pizza after the buffet.”
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