jut

American  

[juht] / dʒʌt /

verb (used without object)

jutted, jutting

1. to extend beyond the main body or line; project; protrude (often followed byout ).

   The narrow strip of land juts out into the bay.

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noun

1. something that juts out; a projecting or protruding point.

jut British  

/ dʒʌt /

verb

1. to stick out or overhang beyond the surface or main part; protrude or project

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noun

1. something that juts out

Other Word Forms

• jutting adjective
• juttingly adverb
• outjut verb (used with object)

Etymology

Origin of jut

First recorded in 1555–65; variant of jet ¹

Example Sentences

A birchwood fire was burning fiercely, and already his sodden clothes, hanging from tree roots jutting through the ceiling, were beginning to steam.

From Literature

The domes of mosques jut into the air alongside church spires.

From Barron's

Celia finishes stretching her calves and juts her hips to one side to stretch her hip flexors, and then she squints at something behind me.

From Literature

Anna raised her head, her sharp chin jutting out.

From Literature

She crossed her arms, stubbornly, and jutted out her lower lip just like she always did anytime she fought with Jonah.

From Literature