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.’

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Fun Fact of the Day

Fun Fact of the Day: The hard shell you see when coral is removed from water is the hard shell of an animal called a polyp. It is the cluster of polyps growing together that gives reefs their shape.

Word of the Day

Word of the Day: Botryoidal

 

Definition: (adj)

 

1) having the form of a bunch of grapes

Quote of the Day

If I could give one tip for people – it’s not an exercise or nutrition regimen. It’s to walk your talk and believe in yourself, because at the end of the day, the dumbbell and diet don’t get you in shape. It’s your accountability to your word.

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