English Explanatory Dictionary

protrusion

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The act of protruding.
  2. The state of being protruded.
  3. Anything that protrudes.

Pronunciation

/pɹəˈtɹuːʒən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-protrusion.wav

Word forms

protrusion protrusions

Etymology

From French protrusion.

Synonyms

protuberance

Antonyms

indentation

Related words

protuberance hernia

Derived words

microprotrusion nanoprotrusion protrusional
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