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protrude (v.)

1610s, "to thrust forward or onward, to drive along;" 1640s, "to cause to stick out," from Latin protrudere "thrust forward; push out," from pro "forward" (see pro-) + trudere "to thrust, push," from PIE *treud- "to press, push, squeeze" (see threat). Intransitive meaning "jut out, bulge forth" recorded from 1620s. Related: Protruded; protruding.

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Definitions of protrude from WordNet

protrude (v.)
extend out or project in space;
Synonyms: stick out / jut out / jut / project
protrude (v.)
bulge outward;
Synonyms: start / pop / pop out / bulge / bulge out / bug out / come out
protrude (v.)
swell or protrude outwards;
Synonyms: bulge / pouch
From wordnet.princeton.edu