verb

jut

juht

Jut (verb) means to stick out or project sharply from a surface or surrounding area. Example: “The rocky cliff juts out over the sea.”

verb

To stick out or project sharply from a surface or surrounding area.

"The rocky cliff juts out over the sea."

"His chin jutted forward stubbornly."

How to use jut

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo poke out or project noticeably from something.

Common pairings

jut out jutting cliff jaw juts forward

Word forms

jutted past tense, juts plural, juts singular

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The rocky cliff _____ out over the sea.

Etymology

A variant of the older word jet, meaning to stick out or project.

Synonyms

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project jut out protrude stick out

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Frequently asked questions

What does “jut” mean?

The word “jut” means to stick out or project sharply from a surface or surrounding area. In plain terms, to poke out or project noticeably from something.

How do you pronounce “jut”?

“Jut” is pronounced juht (/d͡ʒʌt/ in IPA).

How do you use “jut” in a sentence?

Here is “jut” used in a sentence: “The rocky cliff juts out over the sea.”

What part of speech is “jut”?

“Jut” is a verb.

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