protrusion
Example Sentences
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They are both the youngest to hold their positions, and Eckman has a rising-star reputation for her skill in growing melocactus — plump cactus with colorful protrusions — from seed.
From Los Angeles Times
These severe storms feature a protrusion that rises above the main part of the storm.
From Scientific American
Skin must be soft enough to gain traction when reaching for a slight crevice or protrusion, yet durable enough to withstand constant wear and tear.
From Los Angeles Times
Under normal conditions, microglia have small cell bodies with branchlike protrusions that extend throughout brain tissue.
From Scientific American
This small, hilly protrusion in the Alpine foothills of eastern France juts into the mountainous region where Switzerland meets Italy.
From New York Times
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