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protruded

/proʊˈtruːdɪd/ /prəˈtruːdɪd/

Meanings
verb
To extend from, above or beyond a surface or boundary; to bulge outward; to stick out.

Examples :

"The nail protruded from the wooden board, making it dangerous to touch. "
appearance part body structure

Related Words

Illustration cushion

cushion noun

/ˈkʊʃən/

A soft mass of material stuffed into a cloth bag, used for comfort or support; for sitting on, kneeling on, resting one's head on etc.

"The child sat on the soft cushion, feeling comfortable while doing homework. "

Illustration boundary

boundary noun

/ˈbaʊndɹi/ /ˈbaʊndəɹi/

The dividing line or location between two areas.

"The fence marks the boundary between the park and my neighbor's yard. "

Illustration outward

outward adjective

/ˈaʊt.wəd/ /ˈaʊt.wɚd/ /aʊtˈwɔːd/ /aʊtˈwɔɹd/

Outer; located towards the outside

"The outward appearance of the house was quite unappealing, but the inside was beautiful. "

Illustration surface

surface noun

/ˈsɜːfɪs/ /ˈsɝːfəs/

The overside or up-side of a flat object such as a table, or of a liquid.

"The smooth surface of the kitchen table was perfect for setting the dinner plates. "

Illustration extend

extend verb

/ɛkˈstɛnd/

To increase in extent.

"The school's library hours were extended to 8 PM on weekdays. "

Illustration making

making noun

/ˈmeɪkɪŋ/

The act of forming, causing, or constituting; workmanship; construction.

"The intricate making of the model airplane showcased the student's skill. "

Illustration slightly

slightly adverb

/ˈslaɪtli/

Slenderly; delicately.

"He was slightly built, but tall."

Illustration beyond

beyond noun

/biˈjɒnd/ /biˈjɑnd/

The unknown.

"The teacher encouraged the students to explore the beyond of current knowledge in science. "

Illustration forward

forward noun

/ˈfoːwəd/ /foːd/ /ˈfɔː.wəd/ /ˈfɔɹ.wɚd/

One of the eight players (comprising two props, one hooker, two locks, two flankers and one number eight, collectively known as the pack) whose primary task is to gain and maintain possession of the ball (compare back).

"The forward tackled the ball carrier, trying to win possession for his team. "

Illustration dangerous

dangerous adjective

/ˈdeɪnd͡ʒ(ə)ɹəs/ /ˈdeɪnd͡ʒəɹəs/

Full of danger.

"Railway crossings without gates are highly dangerous."

Illustration thrust

thrust noun

/θɹʌst/

An attack made by moving the sword parallel to its length and landing with the point.

"Pierre was a master swordsman, and could parry the thrusts of lesser men with barely a thought."

Illustration wooden

wooden adjective

/ˈwʊdən/

Made of wood.

"On a recent windy day, hundreds of visitors climbed wooden stairs to take pictures in front of the glacier."