Transcription
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- [juht]
- /dʒʌt/
- /ˈʤʌtɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [juht]
- /dʒʌt/
Definitions of jutting word
- verb without object jutting to extend beyond the main body or line; project; protrude (often followed by out): The narrow strip of land juts out into the bay. 1
- noun jutting something that juts out; a projecting or protruding point. 1
- noun jutting Present participle of jut. 1
- noun jutting That which juts or protrudes. 0
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Origin of jutting
First appearance:
before 1555 One of the 31% oldest English words
First recorded in 1555-65; variant of jet1
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Parts of speech for Jutting
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
jutting popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
jutting usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for jutting
adjective jutting
- peninsular — an area of land almost completely surrounded by water except for an isthmus connecting it with the mainland.
- projecting — something that is contemplated, devised, or planned; plan; scheme.
- extending — Present participle of extend.
- protruding — to project.
- prominent — standing out so as to be seen easily; conspicuous; particularly noticeable: Her eyes are her most prominent feature.
noun jutting
- projection — a projecting or protruding part. Synonyms: overhang, protrusion, jut.
- protuberance — the condition, state, or quality of being protuberant.
- salience — the state or condition of being salient.
- saliency — salience.
- protuberancy — protuberance.
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