Exsert

//ɪkˈsɜː(ɹ)t// adj, verb

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Standing out; projecting beyond some other part.

    "exsert stamens"

Verb
  1. 1
    To thrust out; to cause to protrude. transitive

    "Some worms are said to exsert the proboscis."

  2. 2
    thrust or extend out wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Latin exsertus, past participle of exserō (“to stretch out or forth”). See exert.

Etymology 2

From Latin exsertus, past participle of exserō (“to stretch out or forth”). See exert.

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