Protrude \Pro*trude"\, 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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1. To thrust forward; to drive or force along. --Locke.
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2. 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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