Definition of Protrude

Verb: protrude prow'trood [N. Amer], pru'trood [Brit]

Extend out in space
"A single rock protrudes from the cliff";
- stick out, jut out, jut, project
Bulge outward
"His eyes protruded";
- start, pop, pop out, bulge, bulge out, bug out, come out
Swell or protrude outwards
"His stomach protruded after the huge meal";
- bulge, pouch