Synonyms for

Protruding

Verb / prəʊˈtru:dɪŋ / Another word for protruding — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Sticking out or extending beyond a surface or boundary.

Synonyms & similar words

start project protrude bulge jut bulgeout bugout popout comeout projected pop projecting relieved pouch stickout sticking stickingout jutting jutout projecting jutting bulging extending extruding sticking protrusive protuberant prominent salient obtrusive outstanding pronounced

Example sentences

  1. The turtle's head was protruding from its shell.
  2. The nail was protruding from the board.
  3. The mountain had a protruding rock formation.
  4. The tree had a protruding root.
  5. The statue had a protruding arm.

Quotes

  • "Nature has no mercy at all. Nature says, "I'm going to snow. If you have on a bikini and no snowshoes, that's tough. I am going to snow anyway."" - Maya Angelou
  • "Happiness is a warm puppy." - Charles M. Schulz
  • "I felt my lungs inflate with the onrush of scenery—air, mountains, trees, people. I thought, "This is what it is to be happy."" - Sylvia Plath

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