Word Type

Verb

The word "protrude" can be used as a verb.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

nonprotruding protrudable protruder protrudin unprotruded unprotruding

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

change form change shape deform exsert extend hold out put out stretch forth stretch out

Manner Of

change shape

Related Terms

boundary bulge drive extend force protrudable protrudent protrusible protrusion stick out surface thrust

Synonym Network

bulge jut stick out

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