jutting Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the act of projecting out from something
    protrusion; projection; jut.
  2. verb extend out or project in space
    project; protrude; jut out; stick out; jut.
    • His sharp nose jutted out
    • A single rock sticks out from the cliff
  3. adjective satellite extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
    sticking; protruding; relieved; sticking out; projected; projecting.
    • the jutting limb of a tree
    • massive projected buttresses
    • his protruding ribs
    • a pile of boards sticking over the end of his truck

WordNet


Jut"ting adjective
Definitions
  1. Projecting, as corbels, cornices, etc. -- Jut"ting*ly, adv.

Webster 1913