Protrude

Definition of Protrude

Pro`trude´
v. t.1.
[imp. & p. p. Protruded; p. pr. & vb. n. Protruding.]
1.To thrust forward; to drive or force along.
2.To thrust out, as through a narrow orifice or from confinement; to cause to come forth.
When . . . Spring protrudes the bursting gems.
- Thomson.
v. i.1.To shoot out or forth; to be thrust forward; to extend beyond a limit; to project.
The parts protrude beyond the skin.
- Bacon.

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