protrude

English

verb
Definitions
  • (intransitive) To extend from, above or beyond a surface or boundary; to bulge outward; to stick out.
  • (transitive) To cause to extend from a surface or boundary; to cause to stick out.
  • (transitive) To thrust forward; to drive or force along.

Etymology

Root from Proto-Indo-European *trewd- (push, harass, thrust, press, squeeze, crush).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*trewd-

Gloss

push, harass, thrust, press, squeeze, crush

Concept
Semantic Field

Motion

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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