Protrude
(verb)
- To extend beyond a surface or boundary; to stick out; to bulge.
- To project or extend outward.
Origin:
From latin protrusus, past participle of protrudere "to thrust forward".
Examples:
- His stomach protruded from beneath his shirt.
- The rock protruded from the ground like a jagged tooth.
- The nail protruded from the wall and caused injury.
- The package was so big that it protruded from the mailbox.
- The button on her shirt protruded, making it difficult to close.