PROTRUSIVELY
Pro*tru"sive*ly, adv.
Defn: In a protrusive manner.
PROTUBERANCE
Pro*tu"ber*ance, n. Etym: [Cf. F. protubérance. See Protuberant.]
Defn: That which is protuberant swelled or pushed beyond the surrounding or adjacent surface; a swelling or tumor on the body; a prominence; a bunch or knob; an elevation. Solar protuberances (Astron.), certain rose-colored masses on the limb of the sun which are seen to extend beyond the edge of the moon at the time of a solar eclipse. They may be discovered with the spectroscope on any clear day. Called also solar prominences. See Illust. in Append.
Syn. — Projection, Protuberance. protuberance differs from projection, being applied to parts that rise from the surface with a gradual ascent or small angle; whereas a projection may be at a right angle with the surface.
PROTUBERANCY
Pro*tu"ber*an*cy, n.
Defn: The quality or state of being protuberant; protuberance; prominence.
PROTUBERANT Pro*tu"ber*ant, a. Etym: [L. protuberans, -antis, p. pr. of protuberare. See Protuberate.]
Defn: Prominent, or excessively prominent; bulging beyond the
surrounding or adjacent surface; swelling; as, a protuberant joint; a
protuberant eye.
— Pro*tu"ber*ant*ly, adv.
PROTUBERATE Pro*tu"ber*ate, v. i. Etym: [L. protuberare; pro forward + tuber a hump, protuberance. See Tuber.]