Protrude

To is to thrust forward or stick out from a surface or boundary. Derived from the Latin protrudere ( pro- "forward" and trudere "to thrust"), the word captures the physical act of being pushed or extending beyond a standard plane. Meaning and Usage

: A nail protruding from a wall, or an envelope sticking out of a bag. Contextual Variations protrude

: Rocks protruding from a cliff face or coastlines that stick out into the water. To is to thrust forward or stick out