outthrust

outthrust
v., adj. /owt'thrust"/; n. /owt"thrust'/, v., outthrust, outthrusting, adj., n.
v.t., v.i.
1. to thrust out or extend.
adj.
2. thrust or extended outward: a friendly, outthrust hand.
n.
3. something that thrusts or extends outward: an outthrust of the building.
[1350-1400; ME; see OUT-, THRUST]

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