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   Protrude , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Protruded; p. pr. &  vb. n. Protruding.] [L. protrudere, protrusum; pro forward + trudere to thrust. See Threat.]
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   To thrust forward; to drive or force along.
   Locke.
   
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   To thrust out, as through a narrow orifice or from confinement; to cause to come forth.
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   When . . . Spring protrudes the bursting gems.
   Thomson.
   
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   Protrude, v. i. To shoot out or forth; to be thrust forward; to extend beyond a limit; to project.
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   The parts protrude beyond the skin.
   Bacon.
   
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