Protruding: meaning, definitions and examples

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protruding

[ prəˈtruːdɪŋ ]

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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.

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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.