noun
projection
A part that sticks out from a surface.
A rocky projection juts from the cliff face.
Etymology
The source means throwing forward. A physical projection is the resulting forward extension: a part that sticks out beyond the surrounding surface.
More examples
- Several projections interrupted the smooth wall.
- She avoided the sharp projection.
- The casing had a small projection near its edge.
Forms
projection · projections
project verb — cast forward, display, or estimate
Similar words
- protrusion
- A part extending outward from a surface.
- ledge
- Usually a narrow horizontal shelf-like projection.