jut

[juht]

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.

noun

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

jut

/ dʒʌt /

verb

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

noun

1. something that juts out

Other Word Forms

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of jut¹

First recorded in 1555–65; variant of jet ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of jut¹

C16: variant of _jet ¹

Example Sentences

Outside London, Sir Terry also built Hull's striking aquarium, The Deep, jutting out over the Humber like a strangely angular boat; and the eclectic collection of buildings known as The Centre for Life in Newcastle.

From BBC

The Plook's replacement is an "equally tacky" trophy fashioned by Kevin - an arm with a red heart jutting out of it just above the elbow.

From BBC

Suoyuwan park in Dalian, which juts out of north-eastern China into the Yellow Sea, has stunning views of one of China's largest shipyards, and is a place to gather and be merry.

From BBC

"It really hasn't been that much of a nuisance, it's juts the way it is," she said.

From BBC

“Opening the door for this stuff is jut going to open the floodgates. For all kinds of materials. It’s a shame.”

From Los Angeles Times