protruding

Meanings

• adjective, verb

  Extending out or projecting beyond an surrounding surface or plane.

  - "The tree branch protruded dangerously into the road."
  - "The nose of the sculpture protruded from the pedestal."
  - "He protruded his chin in thought."

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Synonyms

jut , project , protuberate

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with protruding
mound , pound , hound , abound

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Variants

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protrude , protruded , protrudes , protruding , protrusible

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Forms

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protrudes, protruded, protruding

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'protruder', meaning 'to thrust out'.

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Trivia

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1. Protruding features can make animals more visible to predators.

2. In the human body, protruding veins can indicate poor circulation.

3. The Great Wall of China is said to be the longest protruding structure built by humans.

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Related Concepts

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1. Projecting: Refers to anything that extends or projects beyond a surface or plane.

2. Protrusion: A bulge or swelling that protrudes from a surface.

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Culture

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In literature, protruding can refer to a physical feature or object that stands out, drawing attention or causing concern. In art, protruding shapes can create depth and perspective.

How to Memorize "protruding"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a tree branch jutting out from a tree, or a person sticking out their chin.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'protruding' with the image of something jutting out or extending beyond a surface.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'pokes out' to remember the meaning of 'protruding'.

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