English verb: protrude | |||
1. | protrude (stative) extend out or project in space | ||
Samples | His sharp nose jutted out. A single rock sticks out from the cliff. | ||
Synonyms | jut, jut out, project, stick out | ||
Pattern of use | Something ----s. Something is ----ing PP | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | bag, bulge, cantilever, overhang, push up, spear, spear up, thrust | ||
2. | protrude (motion) bulge outward | ||
Samples | His eyes popped. | ||
Synonyms | bug out, bulge, bulge out, come out, pop, pop out, start | ||
Pattern of use | Something ----s | ||
Broader (hypernym) | change form, change shape, deform | ||
3. | protrude (change) swell or protrude outwards | ||
Samples | His stomach bulged after the huge meal. | ||
Synonyms | bulge, pouch | ||
Pattern of use | Something ----s | ||
Broader (hypernym) | change form, change shape, deform | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | bulk | ||