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protruding

adjective

extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary

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Word length
10
Starts with
P
Ends with
G
Contains
RO
Scrabble score
14
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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adjective

  1. extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary

    “the jutting limb of a tree”

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the jutting limb of a tree
massive projected buttresses
his protruding ribs
a pile of boards sticking over the end of his truck

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