Protrude
/prəˈtruːd/
To stick out or go beyond something, like how a tree branch can stick out from a trunk or how a person's head might stick out from behind a door.
Examples
- The tree's branches protrude over the path, making it hard to walk without ducking.
- During art class, I used clay to make a sculpture with shapes that protrude from the base.
- The dog’s ears protrude from its fluffy fur, making it look even cuter when it tilts its head.
Synonyms
stick out
extend
project
poke out
jut out
rise up
Antonyms
sink in
recede
hide
subside
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