protrusile

[proh-troo-sil, -sahyl, pruh-]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

capable of being thrust forth or extended, as the tongue of a hummingbird.

protrusile

/ ��əˈ�ٰ��ː��ɪ�� /

adjective

Also: projectile.��zoology capable of being thrust forwards
protrusile jaws

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Word History and Origins

Origin of protrusile¹

1840–50; < Latin ��ō�ٰ�ū�� ( us ) (past participle of ��ō�ٰ�ū�� to protrude ) + -ile

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Example Sentences

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Goblin sharks are deep-sea fish whose frightening, protrusile jaws served as an inspiration for the terrifying creatures in the “Alien” movie franchise.

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She had procured from the chemist a protrusile instrument for letting fluid through the hard outer covering, and in this manner intended to inoculate the milk of the nut with a slow poison.

From

protruding protrusion

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