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outthrust

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[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

By the time 'the audience's feet were tapping out the rhythms, the candidate himself rolled up in a big black car, grinning and waving, pumping outthrust hands.

From Time Magazine Archive

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

Then, jaw outthrust, Brewster turned to the Senate's McClellan committee and began reading a 40-minute statement elaborating upon the virtues of himself and his teamsters.

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