Protrude — Defs

01 v. t. To thrust forward; to drive or force along.

imp. & p. p. Protruded; p. pr. & vb. n. Protruding

1.
To thrust forward; to drive or force along.
2.
To thrust out, as through a narrow orifice or from confinement; to cause to come forth.
“When . . . Spring protrudes the bursting gems.” — Thomson.

02 v. i. To shoot out or forth; to be thrust forward; to extend beyond a limit; to project.

1.
To shoot out or forth; to be thrust forward; to extend beyond a limit; to project.
“The parts protrude beyond the skin.” — Bacon.