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protrude

verb
  1. To extend from, above or beyond a surface or boundary; to bulge outward; to stick out.

  2. To cause to extend from a surface or boundary; to cause to stick out.

  3. To thrust forward; to drive or force along.

Synonymsjut, project, protuberate

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