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jut
[ juht ]
/ dÊ’ÊŒt /
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verb (used without object), jut·ted, jut·ting.
to extend beyond the main body or line; project; protrude (often followed by out): The narrow strip of land juts out into the bay.
noun
something that juts out; a projecting or protruding point.
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Origin of jut
First recorded in 1555–65; variant of jet1
OTHER WORDS FROM jut
jut·ting·ly, adverboutjut, verb (used with object), out·jut·ted, out·jut·ting.Words nearby jut
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British Dictionary definitions for jut
jut
/ (dÊ’ÊŒt) /
verb juts, jutting or jutted
(intr often foll by out) to stick out or overhang beyond the surface or main part; protrude or project
noun
something that juts out
Derived forms of jut
jutting, adjectiveWord Origin for jut
C16: variant of jet 1
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