Word of the Day

Word of the Day: Extrude

 

Pronunciation: \ik-ˈstrüd\

 

Defintion: (verb)

 

1) Form or shape by forcing through an opening.

2) Thrust or force out.

3) Expel.

4) To shape (a substance, such as metal or plastic) by forcing through a die.

 

Etymology: mid 16th century: from Latin extrudere, from ex- ‘out’ + trudere ‘to thrust.’