Protrude (Verb)
Meaning 1
Extend out or project in space; "His sharp nose jutted out"; "A single rock sticks out from the cliff".
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Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
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Meaning 2
Swell or protrude outwards; "His stomach bulged after the huge meal".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The hernia began to protrude after years of heavy lifting.
- Her belly started to protrude noticeably during the third trimester of her pregnancy.
- Due to water retention, the woman's ankles started to protrude over the edges of her shoes.
- His ears tend to protrude slightly from the sides of his head.
- The man's beer gut was starting to protrude over his belt after a summer of partying.
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Meaning 3
Bulge outward; "His eyes popped".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.