protrude | ||
1. | [ verb ] extend out or project in space | |
Synonyms: | project stick_out jut_out jut | |
Examples: | "His sharp nose jutted out" "A single rock stick out from the cliff" |
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Related terms: | thrust overhang bulge cantilever spear protrusion | |
2. | [ verb ] bulge outward | |
Synonyms: | pop bug_out bulge_out bulge come_out pop_out | |
Examples: | "His eyes popped" |
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Related terms: | change_shape bulge | |
3. | [ verb ] swell or protrude outwards | |
Synonyms: | bulge pouch | |
Examples: | "His eyes bulged with surprise" |
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Related terms: | change_shape bulk bulge | |
Similar spelling: |
protrusive protrusile protruding prudery protrusible pretorium preterite pretor prater protrusion protracted protirelin Protura Prothro Prather protractor proturan protract Pretoria preterit |