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Protrude for Dummies

verb

pronunciation: proʊ'trud

What does Protrude really mean?

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Protrude is a word that describes something sticking out or extending forward, just like when you accidentally bump into a table corner and a bruise forms on your leg. When that happens, the bruise is sticking out from your skin, right? Well, that's kind of like what it means for something to protrude. It's when a part of an object or a body part sticks out further than the rest of it.

Let me give you an example. Imagine you have a round balloon, all inflated and ready to play. But then, someone sticks a pin into it, and suddenly you have a little hole in the balloon. Do you know what happens next? The little hole becomes bigger and starts sticking out, like a little bump on the round surface of the balloon. That's what it means for something to protrude - to stick out like that bump on the balloon.

Now, there's another meaning of "protrude" that might make it a bit trickier. It can also refer to when a body part, like your tongue, comes out further than it's supposed to. Imagine you're taking a breath and you stick your tongue slightly out of your mouth. It's like your tongue is trying to say hello to the world outside of your mouth. That's called protruding your tongue. It's when something inside of your body comes out a little bit, like your tongue greeting the air.

So remember, "protrude" means sticking out or extending forward, like a bump on a balloon or your tongue coming out of your mouth. It's like something is trying to say, "Hey, look at me! I'm here and I want to be noticed!"

Revised and Fact checked by Michael Rodriguez on 2023-10-28 16:25:10

Protrude In a sentece

Learn how to use Protrude inside a sentece

  • When you have a splinter, a small piece of wood can protrude from your skin and you can easily see it.
  • If you blow up a balloon and don't tie the end, it will protrude outwards as the air fills it.
  • If you press your tongue against your lips and blow, it will protrude slightly.
  • If you have a bump on your head because you hit it, it can cause the skin to protrude and create a swelling.
  • When a turtle hides inside its shell, only its head and limbs protrude out of the protective shell.

Protrude Synonyms

Words that can be interchanged for the original word in the same context.

Protrude Hypernyms

Words that are more generic than the original word.

Protrude Hyponyms

Words that are more specific than the original word.