Category:Protrude

Pro*trude", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Protruded; p. pr. & vb. n. Protruding.] Etym: [l. protrudere, protrusum; pro forward + trudere To thrust. See threat.]

1. To thrust forward; to drive or force along. Locke.

2. To thrust out, as through a narrow orifice or from confinement; to Cause to come forth. When. . . Spring protrudes the bursting gems. Thomson.

Protrude Pro*trude", v. i.

Defn: to shoot out or forth; to be thrust forward; to extend beyond a Limit; to project. The parts protrude beyond the skin. Bacon.