Protrude 〈SECURE〉

: Rocks protruding from a cliff face or coastlines that stick out into the water.

: Teeth or a jaw that sticks out, or medical conditions like a "protruding disc" in the spine. protrude

While "stick out" is the common conversational equivalent, is often favored in technical or formal writing. PROTRUDE Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster : Rocks protruding from a cliff face or

: A nail protruding from a wall, or an envelope sticking out of a bag. Contextual Variations protrude

The verb is primarily used to describe physical objects or parts of the body that extend outward.