protrude — to stick out or extend beyond a surface or boundary
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to stick out or extend beyond a surface or boundary
Pronunciation (IPA): /proʊˈtruːd/
Example Sentences
- The dentist said my front teeth protrude a little, so I might need braces.
- During the civil service exam, his eyes seemed to protrude in shock when he saw the difficulty of the questions.
- A sharp rock protruded from the cliff, nearly poking the hiker's eye out.
protrude
VERB[/proʊˈtruːd/]
to stick out or extend beyond a surface or boundary
A rusty nail protrudes from the old wooden plank, catching everyone's attention.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin protrudere, composed of pro- (forward) and trudere (to push). The word originally meant to push something forward so that it extends beyond a surface, evolving to mean 'to stick out' or 'to jut forth'.
Breakdown
pro- (forward) + trudere (to push) = to push forward, resulting in the meaning of jutting out or extending beyond a surface.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The dentist said my front teeth protrude a little, so I might need braces.”
“During the civil service exam, his eyes seemed to protrude in shock when he saw the difficulty of the questions.”
“A sharp rock protruded from the cliff, nearly poking the hiker's eye out.”
“After eating three bowls of ramen, his belly protruded so much he looked nine months pregnant.”
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