Pro‐trude″ (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p.Protruded; p. pr. & vb. n.Protruding.] [L. protrudere, protrusum; pro forward + trudere to thrust. See Threat.]
1. To thrust forward; to drive or force along. Locke.
2. To thrust out, as through a narrow orifice or from confinement; to cause to come forth.
When... Spring protrudes the bursting gems. Thomson.