jut
Extend beyond surface
Jut means to stick out or project beyond a surrounding surface.
A balcony juts from a building; a cliff juts into the sea; a chin juts forward in defiance.
Rocky outcroppings jutted from the hillside.
The noun jut names the projecting part itself: the jut of her jaw.
Extend beyond surroundings
- projectPlanned, effortful task
- stick outExtend beyond a surface
- extendMake longer or larger
- thrustForceful forward motion
poke · overhang · bulge · beetle · cantilever · extrude · obtrude · stand out
Elevated land jutting waterward
- headlandCoastal land jutting seaward
- outcropSurfacing native stone
- cragSteep rugged outcrop
- spurIncentive or heel device
bluff · cliff · escarpment · pinnacle · tor · ridge · precipice · overhang
Raised exterior platform
- eaveRoof's projecting edge
- corniceOrnamental upper trim
- awningMounted overhead shelter
- canopyOverhead protective covering
marquee · soffit · veranda · bay window · cantilever · corbel · overhang · parapet
protrude
Extend beyond surroundings
thrust · poke · overhang · bulge · beetle · cantilever · extrude · obtrude · stand out · push out
promontory
Elevated land jutting waterward
spur · bluff · cliff · escarpment · pinnacle · tor · ridge · precipice · overhang · ledge
balcony
Raised exterior platform
canopy · marquee · soffit · veranda · bay window · cantilever · corbel · overhang · parapet · ledge
chin
Lowest facial protrusion
sharp
Fine-edged, or astute
- angularSharp-edged or rawboned
- pronouncedSpoken aloud formally
- abruptSharp and unexpected
acute · pointed · bold · jagged · prominent · striking · stark · defined · distinct