Definition of Protrude
Protrude
pro·trude
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(verb)
to extend beyond or jut out from a surface;
e.g. The fins of the sharks protrude from the water's surface, which is how we know where they are.
(verb)
to cause something (such as a body part) to stick out, often used to describe a behavior of a person or animal;
e.g. The children protrude their tongues at each other in mockery.
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