Protrude meaning

What does “protrude” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“protrude” is a verb with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: extend out or project in space.

protrude

extend out or project in space
“His sharp nose jutted out”
“A single rock sticks out from the cliff”
Synonymsstick out jut out jut project
bulge outward
“His eyes popped”
Synonymsstart pop pop out bulge bulge out bug out come out
swell or protrude outwards
“His stomach bulged after the huge meal”
Synonymsbulge pouch

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University