First Known Use: 1566
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extrude
verb ex·trude \ik-ˈstrüd\
: to force, press, or push (something) out
: to shape (something) by forcing it through a hole
ex·trud·edex·trud·ing
Full Definition of EXTRUDE
transitive verb
1
: to force, press, or push out
2
: to shape (as metal or plastic) by forcing through a die
intransitive verb
: to become extruded
— ex·trud·abil·i·ty \-ˌstrü-də-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun
— ex·trud·able \-ˈstrü-də-bəl\ adjective
— ex·trud·er \-ˈstrü-dər\ noun
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Origin of EXTRUDE
Latin extrudere, from ex- + trudere to thrust — more at threat
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extrude
verb ex·trude \ik-ˈstrüd\
ex·trud·edex·trud·ing
Medical Definition of EXTRUDE
transitive verb
: to force, press, or push out
intransitive verb
: to become extruded
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