projecting
/projecting/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Extending outward or beyond a surface or boundary: The word "projecting" describes something that sticks out or protrudes from a main surface or line. It often implies a noticeable or prominent extension.
Usage and Examples
- Adjective:
- The projecting balcony offered a stunning view of the street below.
- Be careful of the projecting nail on that wooden board.
- The cliff had several projecting rocks that climbers could use as handholds.
Advanced Usage
- "Projecting part": A specific component or section of an object that extends outward.
- The architect designed the building with a projecting part to create shade.
- Used in technical/architectural contexts: Often describes architectural features like beams, ledges, or supports that extend from a wall.
- The stability of the structure depended on the deeply projecting buttresses.
Variants and Related Words
- Project (verb): To extend outward beyond a surface; to plan or calculate.
- Projection (noun): Something that juts out; an estimate or forecast.
- Projected (adjective): Estimated for the future; or, extending out (similar to "projecting").
- The projected costs were too high. (estimated)
- The projected beam supported the roof. (extending)
Synonyms
- Protruding: Sticking out.
- Jutting: Extending out sharply.
- Overhanging: Extending out over something.
- Prominent: Sticking out so as to be easily seen.
Antonyms
- Recessed: Set back into a surface.
- Flush: Even with a surface; not projecting.
- Sunken: Lying below the surrounding surface.
Adjective
- extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
- the jutting limb of a tree
- massive projected buttresses
- his protruding ribs
- a pile of boards sticking over the end of his truck