protrude

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de dépasser ou de s'avancer au-delà d'une surface ou d'une limite.

A verb used to indicate the act of sticking out or extending beyond a surface or boundary.

1. Extend outwardB2formal

   To stick out or project from a surface or beyond a boundary.

   faire saillie

   • A large rock protrudes from the cliff face.
   • The nail protrudes slightly from the wooden board.
   • His ears protrude noticeably from his head.

   Synonymesbulgeextendjutobtrudepoke outprojectstand outstick out

   Antonymesdepressrecederetractsinkwithdraw

2. Bulge outwardB2formal

   To swell or push outward, creating a rounded shape.

   faire saillie

   • The contents of the bag caused it to protrude awkwardly.
   • His stomach protrudes after a large meal.
   • The wall protrudes outward due to the foundation shift.

   Synonymesbulgeextendjutprojectstick outthrust out

   Antonymesconcavedentdepressflattenhollowindentrecederetractsink