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May 23, 2017 Word of the Day

protrude /proʊˈtruːd/ verb
protrude
/proʊˈtruːd/
verb

protrudes; protruded; protruding

The rocks protruding from the river form a path.
The rocks protruding from the river form a path.
Definition of PROTRUDE

[no object]

: to stick out

  • His lower jaw protrudes slightly.

  • A handkerchief protruded from his shirt pocket.

— protruding adjective

  • He has a protruding jaw.

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