Protrude: meaning, definitions and examples
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protrude
[ prษหtruหd ]
from the surface
To stick out or extend beyond a surface or boundary. It can be used to describe something physically sticking out, or metaphorically extending beyond a limit or expectation.
Synonyms
bulge, extend, jut out, project, stick out
Examples of usage
- The nail protruded from the wooden beam.
- His ears protruded from beneath the hat.
- The mountain range protrudes into the horizon.
- Her curiosity often protrudes in conversations.
- His ambition protruded in his determined gaze.
expressed feeling
To show a particular quality or feeling prominently. It can be used to describe emotions, characteristics, or traits that are clearly visible or expressed.
Synonyms
demonstrate, display, exhibit, manifest, show
Examples of usage
- Her kindness protruded in every action she took.
- His sense of humor protruded during the meeting.
- The warmth of the fireplace protruded throughout the room.
- His intelligence protruded in his insightful remarks.
- Her confidence protruded in her posture.
Translations
Translations of the word "protrude" in other languages:
๐ต๐น sobressair
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเคฟเคเคพเคฒเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช hervorstehen
๐ฎ๐ฉ menonjol
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะธัััะฟะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ wystawaฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ็ชใๅบใ (tsukideru)
๐ซ๐ท dรฉpasser
๐ช๐ธ sobresalir
๐น๐ท รงฤฑkฤฑntฤฑ yapmak
๐ฐ๐ท ํ์ด๋์ค๋ค (tuieonada)
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุจุฑุฒ (yabruz)
๐จ๐ฟ vyฤnรญvat
๐ธ๐ฐ vyฤnievaลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ็ชๅบ (tลซchลซ)
๐ธ๐ฎ ลกtrleti
๐ฎ๐ธ skaga รบt
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััาั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแงแแคแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ รงฤฑxmaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ sobresalir
Word origin
The word 'protrude' originates from the Latin word 'protrudere', which means 'to thrust forward'. The concept of something sticking out or extending beyond a surface has been present in various languages and cultures throughout history. The usage of 'protrude' in English dates back to the 17th century, where it was used to describe physical objects jutting out. Over time, the word has evolved to also encompass the idea of qualities or emotions being prominently displayed or expressed.
See also: protruding, protrusion.