Since trudere means "to thrust" in Latin, protrude means basically "to thrust forward". If your neighbors' patio protrudes over your property boundary, you may want to discuss it with them.

PROTRUDING definition: projecting outward, as from a surface. See examples of protruding used in a sentence.

In English, many past and present participles of verbs can be used as adjectives. Some of these examples may show the adjective use. The protruding stigma of long-styled flowers is much more …

Definition of protrude verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Something protruding is sticking out. When you're playing hide and seek, be sure your whole body is under the bed — a protruding arm or leg will give away your hiding spot.

Ensure there are no sharp or protruding nails. As a child he was teased about his protruding ears.

To extend or jut out; project. See Synonyms at bulge. To push or thrust outward: muscles that allow the tongue to be protruded. [Latin prōtrūdere : prō-, forward; see pro-1 + trūdere, to thrust; see treud- in …

Applied to objects or surfaces that extend beyond a normal or expected level, often used in a neutral or descriptive manner. Typically used in technical, architectural, or descriptive scenarios …

Protruding refers to something that extends beyond or sticks out from a surface, line or level, usually in a noticeable way. This term can be used to describe a physical characteristic or attribute.

Present participle of protrude. Its covers were loose, the pages within protruding at odd angles. Jule looked down at the arrow protruding from his shoulder, growing annoyed with her for the first time. …