protruding

CEFRB2

/proʊˈtrudɪŋ/

adjective · verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Sticking out beyond the surrounding surface or edge.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    present participle and gerund of protrude

Examples

  • Moreover, when viewed from the side, the front teeth are protruding.

  • In the woods, Felix came across a periscope pipe protruding from the ground.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
2

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