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jut out

B2 neutral inseparable intransitive
In simple words

To stick out from something, like a rock sticking out of a cliff.

Literal meaning: To project outward — 'jut' itself means to protrude, so the meaning is largely transparent.

Meanings

1 B2 neutral

Of a physical object or feature: to project sharply outward from a surface or edge.

"A narrow ledge jutted out from the cliff face, just wide enough to stand on."

"His chin jutted out, and there was a hard look to his mouth."

— F. Scott Fitzgerald, 'The Great Gatsby' (1925)
Grammar: inseparable
2 B2 neutral

To be noticeably prominent or visible compared to the surrounding area.

"The tower jutted out above the city skyline, visible from miles away."

Grammar: inseparable
3 B2 neutral

(Of a body part, especially the chin or jaw) to be pushed or held forward defiantly or with determination.

"He jutted out his chin and refused to back down from the argument."

Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes

Often used to describe physical features of landscapes, architecture, or body parts. 'Jut out' carries a sense of sharpness or angularity that 'stick out' does not always have. Common in descriptive writing.

Commonly used with

cliff rock chin ledge balcony jaw peninsula

Forms

Base
jut out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
juts out
he/she/it
Past simple
juted out
yesterday
Past participle
juted out
have + pp
-ing form
juting out
continuous

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Synonyms

stick out protrude project extend overhang poke out

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