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outthrust

American  
[out-thruhst, out-thruhst] / ˌaʊtˈθrʌst, ˈaʊtˌθrʌst /

verb (used with or without object)

outthrust, outthrusting
  1. to thrust out or extend.


adjective

  1. thrust or extended outward.

    a friendly, outthrust hand.

noun

  1. something that thrusts or extends outward.

    an outthrust of the building.

Etymology

Origin of outthrust

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; out-, thrust

Example Sentences

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On a recent afternoon, the actor Greg Tannahill sat perched atop a London rooftop, one leg extended, one arm outthrust.

From New York Times • Mar. 29, 2023

In his right hand, outthrust before him, were three eggs, the offering he was bringing to the Virgin of Guadelupe at her shrine in Mexico City's suburb of Tepeyac.

From Time Magazine Archive

The wall is electronic�an outthrust barrier of radars, direction-seeking radios and � aiming instruments.

From Time Magazine Archive

Americans who live inland were little aware as yet of the staggering magnitude of the outthrust of American production.

From Time Magazine Archive

Catching sight of Pai striding toward him with jaw outthrust and stick lifted, Ranofer bent hastily to his work.

From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw