protrude
gb/pɹoʊtɹˈud/ us/pɹoʊtɹˈud/
C1
English
kiáll, eláll, kinyúlik, kinyújt, előretol
VERB
C1
FORMAL
1
Usage pattern:
[something] protrudes (from/out of/through/into [something])
A rusty nail protruded from the wooden step.
Egy rozsdás szög állt ki a falépcső fokából.
Several roots protrude above the ground near the path.
Az ösvény mellett több gyökér is kiáll a földből.
The shelf protrudes into the walkway and creates a hazard.
Learner examples
A handle protruded from the box.
Egy fogantyú állt ki a dobozból.
His ears protrude a little.
Kicsit eláll a füle.
Common mistake:
Learners often say *protrude out* without adding *of* (more natural: *protrude out of* / *protrude from*).
Meaning
stick out beyond a surface
Collocations
protrude from the wall
|protrude out of a pocket
|protrude through the skin
|protruding branch
|protruding nail
|protruding bone
|protruding ears
|protruding teeth
|protruding belly
|protrude into the aisle
Synonyms
stick out (More common and informal.)
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jut out (Suggests a sharp or angled sticking out.)
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project (More formal; often used in technical descriptions.)
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bulge (Suggests a rounded swelling rather than an edge or point.)
Antonyms
recede (Move or slope back instead of sticking out.)
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sink in (Go inward rather than outward.)
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be flush (Be level with the surface, not sticking out.)
Themes
daily_life
|objects
|body
Definition
If something protrudes, it sticks out.
To extend outward beyond a surface or edge so that part of something is visibly sticking out.
VERB
C1
FORMAL
2
Usage pattern:
[someone] protrudes [a body part]
The child protruded his tongue at his sister.
A gyerek kinyújtotta a nyelvét a nővérére.
She protruded her lower lip in a sulky expression.
Durcásan előrebiggyesztette az alsó ajkát.
Learner examples
He protruded his tongue.
Kinyújtotta a nyelvét.
Common mistake:
This use is less common than *stick out* or *put out*; avoid using it for general actions like *protrude your hand* (more natural: *stick out your hand*).
Meaning
push out a body part
Collocations
protrude the tongue
|protrude your lips
|protrude his lower lip
|protrude her tongue slightly
Synonyms
stick out (Much more common; works for many body parts.)
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poke out (Often suggests a quick or slightly rude action.)
Antonyms
retract (Pull a body part back in.)
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draw in (Move inward rather than outward.)
Themes
body
|communication
Definition
To move a body part out so it sticks out.
To extend a body part outward so that it sticks out, especially the tongue or lips.
Grammar
Dictionary form
protrude
IPA
GB/pɹoʊtɹˈud/
US/pɹoʊtɹˈud/
Syllables & stress
pro - trude (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (trude)
Word forms
Verb
- Base: protrude
- 3rd Person Singular: protrudes
- Present Participle: protruding
- Past: protruded
Word family
Forms
protrudes
verb
protruding
verb
protruded
verb
Core family
protrusion
noun C1
Advanced or less common
protrusive
adjective
protrusively
adverb
Expressions
protrude from
1/pɹoʊtɹˈud fɹˈʌm/
fixed phrase
formal
stick out from a surface
To stick out from something.
Examples
- A metal pipe protruded from the wall.
- Long threads protruded from the torn sleeve.
Learner examples
- A wire protruded from the box.
protrude into
1/pɹoʊtɹˈud ˈɪntu/
fixed phrase
formal
extend into a space
To stick out into a space.
Examples
- The table leg protruded into the narrow hallway.
- The sign protrudes into the street and blocks the view.
Learner examples
- The shelf protrudes into the room.
protrude out of
1/pɹoʊtɹˈud ˈaʊt əv/
fixed phrase
formal
stick out of a container
To stick out of something.
Examples
- A pen protruded out of his shirt pocket.
- Several books protruded out of the overfilled bag.
Learner examples
- A toy protruded out of the box.
protrude through
1/pɹoʊtɹˈud θɹˈu/
fixed phrase
formal
stick out through an opening
To come out through something.
Examples
- Grass protruded through cracks in the pavement.
- A splinter was protruding through the fabric.
Learner examples
- A plant protruded through the fence.