Extrude (Verb)
Meaning
Form or shape by forcing through an opening; "extrude steel".
Classification
Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
Examples
- The machine uses high pressure to extrude molten plastic into long, thin tubes.
- The 3D printer extrudes layers of heated plastic to create complex objects.
- Extrude the dough through the cookie die to create fun shapes.
- To extrude metal wires, manufacturers must carefully control the temperature and pressure of the process.
- A die is used to extrude a specific shape from the soft material.