jut out
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Definition
Verb: * To extend outward or project beyond a main line or surface; to protrude.
Usage
The verb "jut out" describes something that extends or sticks out from its surroundings in a noticeable, often abrupt or sharp, way. It is typically used for physical objects or features.
Examples
- His chin jutted out defiantly. (His chin projected forward in a defiant manner.)
- A wooden pier juts out into the lake. (A wooden pier extends out over the water.)
- The balcony juts out from the side of the building. (The balcony projects from the building's facade.)
Advanced Usage
- "jut out over/into/from": The preposition following "jut out" specifies the spatial relationship.
- The cliff juts out over the sea. (The cliff projects over the water.)
- A peninsula juts out into the bay. (A landmass extends into the bay.)
- It can be used figuratively to describe something non-physical that is prominent or conspicuous.
- One particular issue jutted out from the long list of complaints. (One issue was notably prominent among the many complaints.)
Variants and Related Words
- Jut (verb): A slightly more concise form with the same meaning.
- The rock jutted from the hillside.
- Jutting (adjective/participle): Describing something that protrudes.
- He has a jutting jaw.
- Protrude (verb): A more formal synonym.
- Project (verb): A synonym often used in technical or architectural contexts.
- Stick out (phrasal verb): A common, more informal synonym.
Synonyms
- Protrude
- Project
- Stick out
- Bulge out
- Extend
Related Phrasal Verbs / Idioms
- Stick out: (Informal) To protrude or be very noticeable.
- His ears stick out. / Her talent sticks out from the rest of the team.
- Stand out: To be clearly visible or noticeably different.
- The red house really stands out on the street. (While similar, "stand out" emphasizes visibility or distinction more than physical projection.)
Verb
- extend out or project in space
- His sharp nose jutted out
- A single rock sticks out from the cliff