protrusion

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Pronunciation

/pɹəˈtɹuːʒən/

Definition of protrusion

3 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

(uncountable)The act of protruding.

“The tortoise, with its characteristic protrusion of the head and neck, was a symbol sacred to Venus. It represented the procreative principle.”

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noun

(uncountable)The act of protruding.

“The tortoise, with its characteristic protrusion of the head and neck, was a symbol sacred to Venus. It represented the procreative principle.”
(uncountable)The state of being protruded.

“A reduction in growth was accompanied by protrusion of the calyx.”
(countable)Anything that protrudes.

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From French protrusion.

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