juts
Extends beyond edge
Juts means sticks out or protrudes beyond a surrounding surface or line.
A cliff juts over the sea.
A balcony juts from a building.
A chin juts forward in defiance.
The word emphasizes abrupt, angular projection rather than gentle curves: Rocky outcrops jutted from the hillside.
Section projecting beyond support
- ledgeProjecting horizontal surface
- projectionSomething that extends outward
- bulgeOutward curved projection
- outcropSurfacing native stone
spur · knob · extension · shelf · protuberance · extrusion · prow · flange
Surfacing native stone
- cragSteep rugged outcrop
- cliffVertical rock wall
- escarpmentSteep slope dividing elevations
- ridgeNarrow raised strip
bluff · precipice · ledge · overhang · promontory · tor · spur · pinnacle
Ornamental upper trim
- balconyRaised exterior platform
- eavesProjecting roof edges
- buttressArchitectural wall reinforcement
- dormerProjecting rooftop window structure
overhang · bay window · turret · gargoyle · spire · portico · parapet · bracket
Clearly visible, attention-grabbing
- salientNotably prominent
- noticeableEasily perceived or observed
- strikingNoticeably impressive
- projectingExtending outward from surroundings
protuberant · pronounced · bold · protruding · obtrusive · imposing · dominant · assertive
overhang
Section projecting beyond support
- ledgeProjecting horizontal surface
- projectionSomething that extends outward
- bulgeOutward curved projection
outcrop · spur · knob · extension · shelf · protuberance · extrusion · prow · flange · cantilever
outcrop
Surfacing native stone
- cragSteep rugged outcrop
- cliffVertical rock wall
- escarpmentSteep slope dividing elevations
ridge · bluff · precipice · ledge · overhang · promontory · tor · spur · pinnacle · butte
cornice
Ornamental upper trim
dormer · overhang · bay window · turret · gargoyle · spire · portico · parapet · bracket · cantilever
point
Exact location or meaning
barb · prong · prow · beak · chin · elbow · angular · craggy · jagged · spiky
conspicuous
Clearly visible, attention-grabbing
- salientNotably prominent
- noticeableEasily perceived or observed
- strikingNoticeably impressive
projecting · protuberant · pronounced · bold · protruding · obtrusive · imposing · dominant · assertive · forward