a. That may be protruded; protrusile. Darwin. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. i. To shoot out or forth; to be thrust forward; to extend beyond a limit; to project. [ 1913 Webster ]

The parts protrude beyond the skin. Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Protruded; p. pr. & vb. n. Protruding. ] [ L. protrudere, protrusum; pro forward + trudere to thrust. See Threat. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

1. To thrust forward; to drive or force along. Locke. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. To thrust out, as through a narrow orifice or from confinement; to cause to come forth. [ 1913 Webster ]

When . . . Spring protrudes the bursting gems. Thomson. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Capable of being protruded or thrust out; protractile; protrusive. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. 1. The act of protruding or thrusting forward, or beyond the usual limit. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. The state of being protruded, or thrust forward. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. 1. Thrusting or impelling forward; as, protrusive motion. E. Darwin. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Capable of being protruded; protrusile. [ 1913 Webster ]

adv. In a protrusive manner. [ 1913 Webster ]