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 protrude protrude /proʊˈtruːd/

verb

  1. () Extend out or project in space  ( jut , jut out , stick out , project , protrude )
    extend out or project in space
     His sharp nose jutted out
    His sharp nose jutted out
     A single rock sticks out from the cliff
    A single rock sticks out from the cliff
  2. Swell or protrude outwards  ( pouch , protrude , bulge )
    swell or protrude outwards
     His stomach bulged after the huge meal
    His stomach bulged after the huge meal
  3. Bulge outward  ( bulge , bulge out , come out , bug out [Informal, American] , pop , pop out , protrude , start )
    bulge outward
     His eyes popped
    His eyes popped