verb

protrude

Protrude (verb) means to cause (something) to extend above, beyond, or from a boundary or surface; to cause (something) to project or stick out.

verb

To cause (something) to extend above, beyond, or from a boundary or surface; to cause (something) to project or stick out.

To thrust (someone or something) forward; to drive or force along.

To put forward (an opinion, etc.) in an overly assertive manner; to obtrude.

To cause (something) to emerge.

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Etymology

Learned borrowing from Latin prōtrūdere, the present active infinitive of prōtrūdō (“to push or thrust forwards; to protrude”), from prō- (“prefix denoting a forward direction or movement”) (from Proto-Indo-European *pro- (“forward; toward”)) + trūdō (“to push, shove, thrust”) (ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *trewd- (“to push, thrust”)).

Rhymes for protrude

nude rude dude Jude crude prude exude elude Maude Laude delude Claude

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of protrude?

"protrude" (verb) means to cause (something) to extend above, beyond, or from a boundary or surface; to cause (something) to project or stick out.

What are the different meanings of protrude?

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