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noun

Definition of jutnext
as in projection
a part that sticks out from the general mass of something Cape Fear is one of the more colorfully named juts along the North Carolina coast

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jut

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verb

ˈjət How to pronounce jut (audio)
as in to protrude
to extend outward beyond a usual point the sandbar juts out into the ocean

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Recent Examples of jut
Noun
Some 30 minutes into the 40-minute speedboat trip from Phuket’s Ao Po Marina, the resort’s main hill juts out from the sea. — Chris Schalkx, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026 The 1500 feet-long sculpture, made of 6000 tons of black basalt rock and earth, juts out of the basin and is encrusted with white salt, having been altered over the years by the salty pink water that used to flow there. — Lara Johnson-Wheeler, Vogue, 3 July 2026
Verb
The most famous of these is A Bigger Splash (1967), which shows a yellow diving board jutting out into a clear blue pool whose tranquility has been disrupted by someone who has just dove into the pool. — Devorah Lauter For Artnews, Robb Report, 12 June 2026 Qatar, a geographically small country jutting off the Arabian Peninsula into the Persian Gulf, is ruled by a hereditary monarchy and is one of the wealthiest producers of oil and natural gas on the planet. — Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for jut
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jut
  1. projection
  2. protrude
  3. swell
  4. poke
  5. section
  6. bulge
  7. dome
  8. protrusion
Noun
  • There is no question that varying projections of timing and severity of job loss caused by AI make designing such a major job creation strategy an unprecedented challenge.
    — Gene Sperling, Time, 1 July 2026
  • According to International Franchise Association projections, the franchising industry was still expected to experience growth and contribute to job creation in the United States, even in an uncertain economy.
    — Bob Bernotas, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of projection
Verb
  • The abdomen may significantly protrude, pushing the diaphragm upward and making breathing more difficult.
    — Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Rugged slabs of rock speckled with glaciers and snowfields protrude through the clouds and overlook the entry to Grand Teton National Park.
    — Josh Laskin, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026
Definition of protrude
Noun
  • Options for activities include paddleboarding and chasing Arctic swells in the fjords, sailing through sea cliffs and the uninhabited Hornstrandir Nature Reserve, and spotting whales, seals, Arctic foxes, and more wildlife.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 28 June 2026
  • Since its 2022 introduction, Ryder's Law has received a swell of support from local and national animal welfare groups; NYC legislators, including former mayor Eric Adams; and a slew of celebrities such as Billie Eilish, Ricky Gervais, Marisa Tomei and Christopher Walken.
    — ANDREA SACHS THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 28 June 2026
Definition of swell
Verb
  • Calderón, a big, bald man wearing a gold chain and cross-shaped earrings, sat off to the side, amid an entourage of muscular assistants in polo shirts, poking at his phone.
    — Will Freeman, New Yorker, 30 June 2026
  • Find a location with an unobstructed view to the southeast, where the full moon’s orangey disk will poke above the horizon minutes after the moonrise time — though exactly when depends on local terrain and buildings.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Definition of poke
Noun
  • As the music builds, entire sections of the crowd rise to their feet, clapping, chanting and dancing together.
    — Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
  • The elevated section of the cabin also features a large rooftop terrace, ideal for enjoying the sun during the day, or sleeping under the stars at night.
    — Bridget Borgobello July 03, New Atlas, 4 July 2026
Definition of section
Noun
  • During matches earlier this year, bulges could be seen in the shoulder seams on jerseys for teams including France and Uruguay, the Guardian reported.
    — Claire Rush, Fortune, 28 June 2026
  • During matches earlier this year, bulges could be seen in the shoulder seams on jerseys for teams including France and Uruguay, the Guardian reported.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 June 2026
Definition of bulge
Noun
  • The National Weather Service said cool air from the north will push the heat dome, responsible for a heat wave that started midweek, south and west in the coming days, relieving some of the most extreme temperatures in the Northeast.
    — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 5 July 2026
  • The East Coast is expected to soon feel some relief from the extreme temperatures as the heat dome shrinks, bringing chances of severe thunderstorms.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 5 July 2026
Definition of dome
Noun
  • Traditional control surfaces create gaps and protrusions that increase radar cross-section and require constant adjustments in fly-by-wire systems.
    — Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 24 June 2026
  • The use of Kevlar came as part of Hatfield finding inspiration from the X-15 fighter jet, still to this day the fastest aircraft ever made, while the polarizing tongue protrusion was a nod to Jordan famously sticking out his own while playing.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 23 June 2026
Definition of protrusion

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