protrude

[US]/prəˈtruːd/
[UK]/proʊˈtruːd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. cause to stick out, cause to extend
vi. stick out, extend

Example Sentences

Helen's teeth protrude too far.

The child protruded his tongue.

something like a fin protruded from the water.

his lower lip protruded in a sulky pout.

A temporal filcher is 6 feet tall with a baglike body from which protrudes a twisted horn, a thick neck, and a bulbous head.

And though he presented only his profile to her, enough of his face was visible that Ruha could see his eyepatch and the pole, golden bar that protruded from beneath his keffiyeh.

Undulipodium (pl. undulipodia) A whiplike organelle that protrudes from a eukaryotic cell and is used chiefly for locomotion (e.g. motile gametes) or feeding (e.g. ciliate protoctists).

Real-world Examples

Suddenly, he saw something protruding from the ground.

Source: Jurassic Fight Club

With spikes protruding from a Kevlar vest and even -- A set of coyote whiskers.

Source: CNN 10 Student English of the Month

From the bull's side, just forward of the flank, protruded a feathered arrow-end, which accounted for his savageness.

Source: The Call of the Wild

Pigwidgeon hooted happily, his head protruding over Ron's fist.

Source: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Flying at insane speeds, just a few meters from the protruding rocks and trees.

Source: Mysteries of the Universe

There may also be an enlarged, prominent frontal bone, and, with severe disease, a protruding abdomen.

Source: Osmosis - Musculoskeletal

It kind of protrudes a little bit, especially when I smile.

Source: Learn English through advertisements.

He spotted several shiny black bones protruding from the ground.

Source: Jurassic Fight Club

His small face protruded from over the collar, looking almost painfully excited.

Source: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

" Her name Belle Watling, " said Uncle Peter, his lower lip beginning to protrude.

Source: Gone with the Wind

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