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PROTRUDE

(verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Protrude.

Protrude - as a verb

Extend out or project in space

Example: "His sharp nose jutted out"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
jutjut outprojectstick out
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Bulge outward

Example: "His eyes popped"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bug outbulgebulge outcome outpoppop outstart

Swell or protrude outwards

Example: "His stomach bulged after the huge meal"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bulgepouch
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change formchange shapedeform
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The lizard's tongue can protrude from its mouth to catch insects."
"His stomach protruded over his belt."
"She tried to smooth down the seam where the fabric was starting to protrude."
"The tree roots protrude from the ground, making it difficult to walk on this path."
"The jagged rocks sticking out of the water protrude dangerously, posing a risk to swimmers."
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Word Game Points

Is PROTRUDE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, protrude is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PROTRUDE has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is PROTRUDE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, protrude is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PROTRUDE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is PROTRUDE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, protrude is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PROTRUDE has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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