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protrusion

nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/ʁɨˈsaltu/res·sal·to

Definitions

2
1

A part that sticks out from a surface.

Usage examples

A sharp protrusion on the wall scraped my arm.
The architectural design features several protrusions.

Common combinations

sharp protrusionrock protrusion
2

Special importance, value, or prominence given to something.

Usage examples

The report placed emphasis on early intervention.
I must add emphasis to the need for confidentiality.

Common combinations

place emphasis onwith emphasis