protrude
gb/pɹoʊtɹˈud/ us/pɹoʊtɹˈud/
C1
Anglais
Sens
0 sens
Verbe
formal
C1
action
1
stick out beyond a surface
If something protrudes, it sticks out.
Schéma d’usage :
[something] protrudes (from/out of/through/into [something])
Erreur fréquente :
Learners often say *protrude out* without adding *of* (more natural: *protrude out of* / *protrude from*).
Synonymes
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.)
Antonymes
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.)
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
Thèmes
daily_life
|objects
|body
Exemples
- A rusty nail protruded from the wooden step.
- Several roots protrude above the ground near the path.
- The shelf protrudes into the walkway and creates a hazard.
Exemples pédagogiques
- A handle protruded from the box.
- His ears protrude a little.
Verbe
formal
C1
action
2
push out a body part
To move a body part out so it sticks out.
Schéma d’usage :
[someone] protrudes [a body part]
Erreur fréquente :
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*).
Synonymes
stick out (Much more common; works for many body parts.)
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poke out (Often suggests a quick or slightly rude action.)
Antonymes
retract (Pull a body part back in.)
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draw in (Move inward rather than outward.)
Collocations
protrude the tongue
|protrude your lips
|protrude his lower lip
|protrude her tongue slightly
Thèmes
body
|communication
Exemples
- The child protruded his tongue at his sister.
- She protruded her lower lip in a sulky expression.
Exemples pédagogiques
- He protruded his tongue.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
protrude
API
GB/pɹoʊtɹˈud/
US/pɹoʊtɹˈud/
Syllabes et accentuation
pro - trude (2 syllabes)
Stress on 2nd syllable (trude)
Formes du mot
Verb
- Base: protrude
- 3rd Person Singular: protrudes
- Present Participle: protruding
- Past: protruded
Famille de mots
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.
Exemples
- A metal pipe protruded from the wall.
- Long threads protruded from the torn sleeve.
protrude into
1/pɹoʊtɹˈud ˈɪntu/
fixed phrase
formal
extend into a space
To stick out into a space.
Exemples
- The table leg protruded into the narrow hallway.
- The sign protrudes into the street and blocks the view.
protrude out of
1/pɹoʊtɹˈud ˈaʊt əv/
fixed phrase
formal
stick out of a container
To stick out of something.
Exemples
- A pen protruded out of his shirt pocket.
- Several books protruded out of the overfilled bag.
protrude through
1/pɹoʊtɹˈud θɹˈu/
fixed phrase
formal
stick out through an opening
To come out through something.
Exemples
- Grass protruded through cracks in the pavement.
- A splinter was protruding through the fabric.