Protruding: meaning, definitions and examples
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protruding
[ prəˈtruːdɪŋ ]
body part
Sticking out from a surface or part of the body.
Synonyms
jutting out, projecting, sticking out
Examples of usage
- The nail was protruding from the wall.
- His protruding belly made it difficult for him to bend over.
- The protruding branch caught my attention in the forest.
object
To extend beyond or above a surface.
Synonyms
poke out, stick out, thrust out
Examples of usage
- The wire protruded from the ground.
- The handle protruded from the box, making it easy to carry.
- The statue's arm protruded slightly, giving it a lifelike appearance.
Translations
Translations of the word "protruding" in other languages:
🇵🇹 proeminente
🇮🇳 उभरा हुआ
🇩🇪 hervorstehend
🇮🇩 menonjol
🇺🇦 виступаючий
🇵🇱 wystający
🇯🇵 突き出た
🇫🇷 proéminent
🇪🇸 sobresaliente
🇹🇷 çıkıntılı
🇰🇷 튀어나온
🇸🇦 بارز
🇨🇿 vyčnívající
🇸🇰 vyčnievajúci
🇨🇳 突出的
🇸🇮 štrleč
🇮🇸 útskotinn
🇰🇿 шығыңқы
🇬🇪 გამოყოფილი
🇦🇿 çıxan
🇲🇽 sobresaliente
Word origin
The word 'protruding' originates from the Latin word 'protrudere', which means 'to thrust forward'. It has been used in the English language since the 17th century to describe something that sticks out or extends beyond a surface.
See also: protrude, protrusion.