poke out
Jut beyond edge
Poke out means to extend or protrude beyond a surface: His belly poked out over his belt, A few weeds poked out between the cracks.
It can also mean to push something outward: The turtle poked out its head.
In some regional American dialects, to poke out means to sulk or pout.
protrude
Extend outward sharply
- bulgeOutward curved projection
- projectPlanned, effortful task
- overhangSection projecting beyond support
- thrustForceful forward motion
extrude · emerge · obtrude · protrusion · outcrop · protuberance
extend
Pull to extend
- reachExtend to touch
- push forwardProceed with determination
- craneLifter or wader
- dangleHang loosely, swaying
jut
Extend outward sharply
- bulgeOutward curved projection
- projectPlanned, effortful task
- overhangSection projecting beyond support
thrust · extrude · emerge · obtrude · protrusion · outcrop · protuberance
stretch
Pull to extend
- reachExtend to touch
- push forwardProceed with determination
- craneLifter or wader