Jut Meaning in English
word
ˈdʒət
JUHT
dʒˈʌt
JUT
Definition
To stick out or extend beyond the main line or surface of something, especially sharply or noticeably.
Usage & Nuances
Most often used for physical objects (like rocks or buildings) that project outward. Common collocations: 'jut out', 'jutting cliff.' Less common in everyday conversation, more descriptive or literary. Not used for people unless describing body parts that stick out.
Spanish: sobresalir - sobresalir hacia afueraPortuguese (BR): projetar - sobressairPortuguese (PT): projetar - sobressairChinese (Simplified): 突出 - 伸出Chinese (Traditional): 突出 - 伸出Hindi: निकालना (बाहर की ओर) - उभरनाArabic: يبرز - يدفع للخارجBengali: বেরিয়ে থাকা - ছড়িয়ে থাকাRussian: выдаваться - выступатьJapanese: 突き出るVietnamese: nhô raKorean: 돌출되다 - 튀어나오다Turkish: çıkıntı yapmakUrdu: ابھرنا - باہر نکلناIndonesian: menonjol - menjorok
Example Sentences
The rock juts out over the sea.
basic
A branch juts from the tree trunk.
basic
His chin juts forward when he talks.
basic
The balcony juts over the street, giving a great view.
natural
That shelf juts out a little, watch your head.
natural
Snowdrifts jutted up against the door after the storm.
natural