noun
extrusion
Extrusion (noun) means (manufacturing) A process in which material is pushed or pulled through a shaped opening to make a long rod, rail or pipe.
noun
1
(manufacturing) A process in which material is pushed or pulled through a shaped opening to make a long rod, rail or pipe.
2
An object made by pushing material through a shaped die.
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Etymology
Dating from the mid-16th century, this comes from Latin extrūdere, formed from ex- (“out”) and trūdere (“to thrust”).
Synonyms
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gibbousness
prominence
bump
protrusion
swelling
excrescence
protuberance
jut
hump
bulge
gibbosity
expulsion
Related words
Rhymes for extrusion
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of extrusion?
"extrusion" (noun) means (manufacturing) A process in which material is pushed or pulled through a shaped opening to make a long rod, rail or pipe.
What is another word for extrusion?
Other words for "extrusion" include gibbousness, prominence, bump, protrusion, swelling, excrescence.
What are the different meanings of extrusion?
"extrusion" has 2 main meanings: 1. (manufacturing) A process in which material is pushed or pulled through a shaped opening to make a long rod, rail or pipe; 2. An object made by pushing material through a shaped die.
