protruding

• Descreve algo que se sobressai de uma superfície ou ultrapassa a posição normal ou esperada.

Describes something that sticks out from a surface or beyond its usual position.

1. Sticking outB2formal

   Extending outward or beyond a surface or boundary.

   Saliente

   • The protruding branch scratched the car's roof.
   • He had a protruding jaw that gave his face a distinctive look.
   • Rocks protruding from the water made the river dangerous for boats.

   Sinônimosbulgingextendedjuttingprojectingprominentprotrusiveprotuberant

   Antônimosconcavedepressedhollowrecessedretractedsunkenwithdrawn

• Verbo usado para indicar o ato de se projetar, avançar ou se estender para fora de uma superfície ou 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.

   Sair para fora

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

   Sinônimosbulgeextendjutobtrudepoke outprojectstand outstick out

   Antônimosdepressrecederetractsinkwithdraw

2. Bulge outwardB2formal

   To swell or push outward, creating a rounded shape.

   Salientar-se

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbulgeextendjutprojectstick outthrust out

   Antônimosconcavedentdepressflattenhollowindentrecederetractsink