protrude
UK[prəˈtruːd]US[proʊˈtruːd]
v
to stick out from a surface or beyond an edge
v
to cause (something) to project or extend outward
Morpheme Breakdown
pro
trude
pro
forward
trude
thrust
Etymology
the word "protrude" is built from two latin elements. the prefix "pro-", meaning "forward" or "outward", combines with the verb root "trudere", meaning "to thrust" or "to push". this literal combination, "to thrust forward", entered english in the early 17th century from the latin past participle protrusus. the semantic logic is direct and physical: the modern meaning of something sticking out or projecting is a precise reflection of the original action of being pushed forth.
Analysis
Structure: pro (forward) + trude (thrust)
- pro: a prefix from latin, meaning "forward, forth, out".
- trude: a root from latin trudere, meaning "to thrust, to push".
Examples
a sharp rock protruded from the cliff face.
he made sure no wires protruded from the wall panel.
the branch protruded dangerously over the sidewalk.