Extrude

usgb/ɪkˈstruːd/
verb

To force or push out.

The 3D printer extrudes plastic to form shapes.
Visual representation of "extrude" - To force or push out

Often appears as...

  • extrude plastic
  • extrude metal

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Visual representation of "extrude"
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Industrial Action

Used in industrial or manufacturing contexts to describe the production process.

Illustration for Industrial Action
The machine will extrude the plastic into tubes.
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Mechanical Image

Creates a visual of something being pushed out with force or under pressure.

Illustration for Mechanical Image
You can see the toothpaste extrude from the tube.
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Physical Change

Implies a physical transformation of material from one form to another.

Illustration for Physical Change
The factory equipment extrudes wheat dough into pasta shapes.
Visual representation of the word "Extrude"

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