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PROTRUSION

(noun)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Protrusion.

Protrusion - as a noun

Something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings

Example: "The gun in his pocket made an obvious bulge"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bulge8bump10excrescence24extrusion16gibbosity17gibbousness16jut10prominence16protuberance18swelling12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
projection21
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of projecting out from something

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
jut10jutting15projection21

Example Sentences

"The doctor noticed a small protrusion on the patient's forehead."
"There was a protrusion of tree roots in the path, making it difficult to walk."
"She felt a strange protrusion in her pocket and realized it was her keys."
"The sculpture had various protrusions that added a unique texture to the artwork."
"The hiker stumbled upon a rock with a protrusion that resembled a face."
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Word Game Points

Is PROTRUSION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, protrusion is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PROTRUSION has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is PROTRUSION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, protrusion is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PROTRUSION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is PROTRUSION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, protrusion is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PROTRUSION has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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