saillir — meaning in English

English meaning

• jut verb To stick out or project sharply from a surface or surrounding area.
• protrude verb To cause (something) to extend above, beyond, or from a boundary or surface; to cause (something) to project or stick out.
• sire noun The male parent of an animal, especially in breeding contexts.

Senses

saillir is used for these senses in English:

• jut (intransitive) To stick out.
• protrude (transitive) To cause to extend from a surface or boundary; to cause to stick out.
• sire (transitive, of a male) To father; to beget.

protrude — full definition

1. verb To cause (something) to extend above, beyond, or from a boundary or surface; to cause (something) to project or stick out.
2. verb To thrust (someone or something) forward; to drive or force along.
3. verb To put forward (an opinion, etc.) in an overly assertive manner; to obtrude.
4. verb To cause (something) to emerge.

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