protrusion
prot
prət
prēt
ru
ˈru:
roo
sion
ʒən
zhēn
British pronunciation
/pɹətɹˈuːʒən/

Definition & Meaning of "protrusion"in English

Protrusion
01

the act of extending beyond a surface

example
Examples
The protrusion of the roots above the ground created a natural barrier for the path.
The protrusion of the pipes from the wall was unsightly and needed to be covered.
02

anything that extends from a surface

example
Examples
The sharp protrusion on the rock made it dangerous to climb.
There was a noticeable protrusion on the wall where the pipe had been installed incorrectly.
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