extrude

ex·trude

verb \ik-ˈstrüd\

ex·trud·edex·trud·ing

Definition of EXTRUDE

transitive verb

1

: to force, press, or push out

2

: to shape (as metal or plastic) by forcing through a die

intransitive verb

: to become extruded

— ex·trud·abil·i·ty \-ˌstrü-də-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun

— ex·trud·able \-ˈstrü-də-bəl\ adjective

— ex·trud·er \-ˈstrü-dər\ noun

Examples of EXTRUDE

1. The machine extrudes enough molten glass to fill the mold.
2. The plastic is extruded as a strong, continuous sheet.
3. a toy made from extruded plastic

Origin of EXTRUDE

Latin extrudere, from ex- + trudere to thrust — more at threat

First Known Use: 1566

Related to EXTRUDE

Synonyms

banish, boot (out), bounce, cast out, chase, dismiss, drum (out), expel, eject, kick out, oust, out, rout, run off, throw out, turf (out) [chiefly British], turn out

Related Words

deforce, deport, displace, dispossess, evict, exile, expatriate, ostracize, read out, shut out; ax (or axe), can, cashier, defenestrate, discharge, fire, muster out, pink-slip, release, remove, retire, sack, terminate

Near Antonyms

accept, admit, receive, take, take in; welcome; entertain, harbor, house, lodge, shelter

Rhymes with EXTRUDE

allude, blood feud, collude, conclude, delude, denude, elude, exclude, exude, fast-food, health food, include, intrude, junk food, obtrude, occlude, plant food, postlude, preclude, prelude, protrude, quaalude, seafood, seclude, subdued, transude, unglued

ex·trude

verb \ik-ˈstrüd\   (Medical Dictionary)

ex·trud·edex·trud·ing

Medical Definition of EXTRUDE

transitive verb

: to force, press, or push out

intransitive verb

: to become extruded