as in protruding
to extend outward beyond a usual point
houses in the town commonly have second stories that beetle over the ground floors, and the overhang is known as a "bump"
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Avoid areas of ice with protruding debris like logs or brush.—
Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 5 Jan. 2026
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Most often, she was seen with protruding, sculptural hair, abstract eye shadow, and vibrant lip colors, all in line with her aesthetic at the Mugler 1986 show.—
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Tonight, after poking the bear, this bear roared.—
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There are also dual Akrapvoic exhausts poking out the rear, framed by slim taillights.—
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According to John Hopkins Medicine, an aneurysm is a weakened or bulging artery wall, and coiling is a procedure used to block blood flow to the aneurysm.—
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Vested Interest At Sacai a bulging puffer vest is the star of the show, adding volume to an otherwise-simple straight leg trouser.—
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“Beetling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beetling. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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