protruded; protruding
: to jut out from the surrounding surface or context
a handkerchief protruding from his breast pocket
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Since trudere means "to thrust" in Latin, protrude means basically "to thrust forward". If your neighbors' patio protrudes over your property boundary, you may want to discuss it with them. A protruding disc in your spine may have to be operated on sooner or later; superficial protrusions, such as corns or bunions, tend to be less serious than more deeply rooted ones.
Examples of protrude in a Sentence
His lower jaw protrudes slightly.
A handkerchief protruded from his shirt pocket.
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Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025
When the mannequin’s arm came off in the scout’s hands – bones protruding – ol’ Elmer became a nationwide mystery.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2025
Both weekends, her nearly two-hour performance consisted of multiple costume changes, with highlights including a dramatic white gown with large feathers protruding from behind her head and a slinky black dress teamed with a sheer lace veil.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Where the ambulances once stood, remnants of vehicles protruded from disturbed ground.
—Gianluca Mezzofiore, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for protrude
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“Protrude.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/protrude. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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protrude
verb
pro·trude
prō-ˈtrüd 
protruded; protruding
: to cause to project
the mentalis raises and protrudes the lower lip—Gray's Anatomy
Gray's Anatomy
: to jut out from the surrounding surface
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