Protrude

usgb/prəʊˈtruːd/
verb

To stick out or to extend beyond or above a surface.

His socks were so old that his big toe protruded from a small hole
Visual representation of "protrude" - To stick out or to extend beyond or above a surface

Often appears as...

  • protrude from
  • protrude above
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Physical Visibility

Use 'protrude' to emphasize the visibility of something sticking out physically.

Illustration for Physical Visibility
The broken bone protruded from the skin.
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Beyond Limits

It often implies something extends so much that it replaces or overshadows what's around it.

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A tree branch protruded above the fence, blocking our view.
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Object Interaction

Think of how the protruding object may interact with its environment.

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The shelf protruded too far, causing people to bump into it.
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