Extrusion (Noun)
Meaning 1
Something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings; "the gun in his pocket made an obvious bulge"; "the hump of a camel"; "he stood on the rocky prominence"; "the occipital protuberance was well developed"; "the bony excrescence between its horns".
Classification
Nouns denoting two and three dimensional shapes.
Examples
- The tumor was a noticeable extrusion on the surface of the skin.
- The architect designed the building with a deliberate extrusion of the roof to create a unique feature.
- The rock formation had a distinctive extrusion that made it a popular spot for rock climbers.
- The engineer carefully examined the metal pipe for any signs of an extrusion that could cause a leak.
- The ancient statue had an extrusion on its forehead that was believed to represent a symbol of power.
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Meaning 2
Squeezing out by applying pressure; "an unexpected extrusion of toothpaste from the bottom of the tube"; "the expulsion of pus from the pimple".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.