protrusion

[ proh-troo-zhuhn, pruh- ]

noun

1. the act of protruding or the state of being protruded.
2. something that protrudes or projects.

   Synonyms: protuberance, bulge, projection, jut

protrusion

/ prəˈtruːʒən /

noun

1. something that protrudes
2. the state or condition of being protruded
3. the act or process of protruding

Other Words From

• nonpro·trusion noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of protrusion¹

1640–50; < Latin prōtrūs ( us ) (past participle of prōtrūdere to protrude ) + -ion

Example Sentences

He pulls aside another prisoner with a protrusion on his head, and implies the man was injured by the guards.

From The Daily Beast

The mantle cavity is also closed with the exception of a small hole left for the protrusion of the small foot.

From Project Gutenberg

The hole in the shell serves for the protrusion of a pedicel or foot by means of which the animal is enabled to attach itself.

From Project Gutenberg

No doubt the protrusion of the cirri effectively aids the act of opening.

From Project Gutenberg

Perhaps I have blundered about Primula; but certainly not about mere protrusion of pollen-tubes.

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The complication which makes the accident so unfortunate for the patient is the protrusion of the intestines.

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