C2nounformalsciencehealth
US/proʊˈtruː.ʒən/
UK/prəˈtruː.ʒən/
a part that sticks out from the surface or edge of something
In context
A small protrusion on the wall caught the edge of my sleeve.
The doctor found a protrusion in his lower back and ordered a scan.
Rocky protrusions along the cliff make climbing there dangerous.
Words that go with protrusion
adjective + noun
- small protrusionThere is a small protrusion near the top of the box.
- slight protrusionA slight protrusion on the pipe made it hard to fit the cover.
- bony protrusionA bony protrusion can appear after a badly healed break.
noun + preposition
- protrusion ofThe protrusion of the nail damaged the tire.
- protrusion fromA sharp protrusion from the fence tore her coat.
verb + noun
- cause a protrusionThe injury can cause a protrusion under the skin.