extrude

verb

ex·​trude ik-ˈstrüd How to pronounce extrude (audio)
extruded; extruding; extrudes

transitive verb

1
: to force, press, or push out
Female goosefish extrude a gelatinous ribbon of eggs once a year. …Natural History
The dark areas (maria) were shown to be produced by basic lavas extruded from deep below the surface of a hot Moon.Ralph B. Baldwin
2
: to shape (a substance, such as metal or plastic) by forcing through a die (see die entry 2 sense 3d)
Not only will this package allow you to grind your own meat very easily using that powerful motor, but you can also … use it to extrude pasta dough into long shapes …Perry Brauner

intransitive verb

: to become extruded
extrudability noun
extrudable adjective

Examples of extrude in a Sentence

The machine extrudes enough molten glass to fill the mold. The plastic is extruded as a strong, continuous sheet. a toy made from extruded plastic
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The mixer, available for $479, is incredibly useful and versatile making everything from cakes to pizza dough to fresh pasta to extruding sausage. Melissa Locker, TIME, 26 Nov. 2024 The structure was printed on-site with Alquist's own 3D printer and involved extruding a cement-like mixture out of a nozzle in layers to build up the basic structure of the building. Adam Williams, New Atlas, 4 Oct. 2024 Drain the water and gently press down on the backpack to extrude as much water as possible. To avoid weakening or damaging the fibers, don’t wring or twist the backpack. 5. Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2024 Each printer extrudes a proprietary cement-like mixture called Lavacrete out of a nozzle in layers to build up the basic structures of the residences. Adam Williams, New Atlas, 1 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for extrude 

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1566, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of extrude was in 1566

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Cite this Entry

“Extrude.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/extrude. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

extrude

verb
ex·​trude ik-ˈstrüd How to pronounce extrude (audio)
extruded; extruding
1
: to force, press, or push out
2
: to shape by forcing through a die

Medical Definition

extrude

verb
ex·​trude ik-ˈstrüd How to pronounce extrude (audio)
extruded; extruding

transitive verb

: to force, press, or push out

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