jutting

jutting
noun
the act of projecting out from something
Syn: ↑protrusion, ↑projection, ↑jut
Derivationally related forms: ↑jut, ↑project (for: ↑projection), ↑protrude (for: ↑protrusion)
Hypernyms: ↑change of shape
adjective
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary (Freq. 2)
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the jutting limb of a tree

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massive projected buttresses

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his protruding ribs

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a pile of boards sticking over the end of his truck

Similar to: ↑protrusive

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