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protruding

/prəˈtruːdɪŋ/ adjective · British & US
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What does protruding mean?

adjective

Extending or projecting outward beyond the normal surface or boundary; sticking out.

Example

"The protruding nail made it difficult to walk on the wooden floor."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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