protrude

[ proh-trood, pruh- ]

verb (used without object)

, pro·trud·ed, pro·trud·ing.

1. to project.

   Synonyms: belly, swell, bulge

verb (used with object)

, pro·trud·ed, pro·trud·ing.

1. to thrust forward; cause to project.

protrude

/ prəˈtruːd /

verb

1. to thrust or cause to thrust forwards or outwards
2. to project or cause to project from or as if from a surface

Derived Forms

• proˈtrudable, adjective
• proˈtrudent, adjective

Other Words From

• pro·trud·ent adjective
• pro·tru·si·ble [proh-, troo, -s, uh, -b, uh, l, -z, uh, -, pr, uh, -], pro·trud·a·ble adjective
• un·pro·trud·ed adjective
• un·pro·trud·ent adjective
• un·pro·tru·si·ble adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of protrude¹

First recorded in 1610–20; from Latin prōtrūdere “to thrust forward,” equivalent to prō- pro- ¹ + trūdere “to thrust”

Word History and Origins

Origin of protrude¹

C17: from Latin, from pro- ² + trudere to thrust

Example Sentences

Swordfish attacks are extremely uncommon and death is even rarer, but their sharp protruding noses are formidable weapons for these predatory fish and can make for deadly encounters.

From Los Angeles Times

On his chest, the bullet wounds are circular and protruding.

From BBC

After opening the door, officers saw a handgun protruding from Lopez’s waistband.

From Los Angeles Times

Winter had put a life vest on the dog resembling a shark, with a dorsal fin protruding from its back.

From Los Angeles Times

The fleshy auriculae protruding on either side of my head are a caricature artist’s dream.

From Salon

Related Words

• bulge
• jut out
• poke out
• stick out