Jutting: meaning, definitions and examples

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jutting

[ ˈdʒʌtɪŋ ]

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rock

extending out, over, or beyond the main body or line of something

Synonyms

overhanging, projecting, protruding

Examples of usage

The jutting cliffs overlooked the crashing waves below.
The jutting branches of the tree created a perfect spot for a bird's nest.

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architecture

to extend beyond the main body or line; project; protrude

Synonyms

extend, project, protrude

Examples of usage

The tower juts out from the rest of the building.
The balcony juts over the garden, providing a stunning view.

Translations

Translations of the word "jutting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sobressalente

🇮🇳 उभरा हुआ

🇩🇪 hervorstehend

🇮🇩 menonjol

🇺🇦 випираючий

🇵🇱 wystający

🇯🇵 突き出た

🇫🇷 saillant

🇪🇸 sobresaliente

🇹🇷 çıkıntılı

🇰🇷 돌출된

🇸🇦 بارز

🇨🇿 vyčnívající

🇸🇰 vyčnievajúci

🇨🇳 突出

🇸🇮 štrleč

🇮🇸 útstæð

🇰🇿 шығыңқы

🇬🇪 გამოწეული

🇦🇿 çıxıntılı

🇲🇽 sobresaliente

Word origin

The word 'jutting' has its origin in Middle English, from the Old French word 'juter', meaning to push, thrust. Over the centuries, it has evolved to its current usage in English to describe something that extends out or projects beyond the main body of something.