extrude
verb
ex·trude ik-ˈstrüd 
extruded; extruding; extrudes
transitive verb
1
: to force, press, or push out
Female goosefish extrude a gelatinous ribbon of eggs once a year. … 
Natural History
Natural HistoryThe dark areas (maria) were shown to be produced by basic lavas extruded from deep below the surface of a hot Moon. Ralph B. Baldwin
Ralph B. Baldwin2
: to shape (a substance, such as metal or plastic) by forcing through a die (see die entry 2 sense 3d)
Not only will this package allow you to grind your own meat very easily using that powerful motor, but you can also … use it to extrude pasta dough into long shapes … Perry Brauner
Perry Braunerintransitive verb
: to become extruded
extrudability
ik-ˌstrü-də-ˈbi-lə-tē
noun extrudable
ik-ˈstrü-də-bəl
adjective 
Synonyms
- banish
- boot (out)
- bounce
- cast out
- chase
- dismiss
- drum (out)
- eject
- expel
- kick out
- oust
- out
- rout
- run off
- throw out
- turf (out) [chiefly British]
- turn out
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Example Sentences
The machine extrudes enough molten glass to fill the mold. The plastic is extruded as a strong, continuous sheet. a toy made from extruded plastic
Recent Examples on the Web Sharon and Kam designed a system that can extrude wooden ink into flat circular shapes. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 30 Aug. 2022 Coarsely grate the bottom of the tomato in a downward direction, and bask in sheer joy as tomato guts extrude and the skin removes itself and shields your fingers. Mehreen Karim, Bon Appétit, 29 Aug. 2022 While rinsing, gently squeeze the pillow to extrude sudsy water. Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2022 Black cylindrical pellets of fake regolith, made of volcanic basalt, feed the printer, which will extrude (presumably) tough slabs. Max G. Levy, Wired, 9 Aug. 2021 Unlike black widows, Silkworms extrude only one type of fiber, made of a protein complex called silk fibroin. Max G. Levy, Wired, 28 June 2021 Turn the crank to extrude the meat into the casing. Cameron Johnson, Popular Mechanics, 12 May 2021 At one time, the cooks dropped the batter off spoons into the hot oil, but most fish camps now rely on machines that extrude hushpuppies into the fryers at a pace that can keep up with demand. Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 10 May 2021 Someone could scan an original section, fiddle with the coding and extrude the new piece layer by layer on a 3-D printer fitted with filament that contains wood fibers and plastic. Washington Post, 8 Mar. 2021 See More
Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 30 Aug. 2022 Coarsely grate the bottom of the tomato in a downward direction, and bask in sheer joy as tomato guts extrude and the skin removes itself and shields your fingers. Mehreen Karim, Bon Appétit, 29 Aug. 2022 While rinsing, gently squeeze the pillow to extrude sudsy water. Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2022 Black cylindrical pellets of fake regolith, made of volcanic basalt, feed the printer, which will extrude (presumably) tough slabs. Max G. Levy, Wired, 9 Aug. 2021 Unlike black widows, Silkworms extrude only one type of fiber, made of a protein complex called silk fibroin. Max G. Levy, Wired, 28 June 2021 Turn the crank to extrude the meat into the casing. Cameron Johnson, Popular Mechanics, 12 May 2021 At one time, the cooks dropped the batter off spoons into the hot oil, but most fish camps now rely on machines that extrude hushpuppies into the fryers at a pace that can keep up with demand. Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 10 May 2021 Someone could scan an original section, fiddle with the coding and extrude the new piece layer by layer on a 3-D printer fitted with filament that contains wood fibers and plastic. Washington Post, 8 Mar. 2021 See More Word History
Etymology
Latin extrudere, from ex- + trudere to thrust — more at threat
First Known Use
1566, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1
Medical Definition
extrude
verb
ex·trude ik-ˈstrüd
extruded; extruding
transitive verb
: to force, press, or push out
intransitive verb
: to become extruded
extruded
verb
as in ejected
to drive or force out the sort of person who is determined to extrude every last gob of toothpaste from the tube Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- ejected
- chased
- dismissed
- banished
- expelled
- cast out
- outed
- removed
- kicked out
- routed
- sent packing
- evicted
- bounced
- ran off
- turned out
- fired
- shut out
- ousted
- threw out
- sacked
- canned
- booted (out)
- displaced
- drummed (out)
- terminated
- exiled
- read out
- turfed (out)
- gave one the gate
- deforced
- ostracized
- discharged
- dispossessed
- expatriated
- released
- retired
- mustered out
- cashiered
- axed
- deported
- defenestrated
- pink-slipped
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- received
- accepted
- admitted
- took
- welcomed
- lodged
- housed
- took in
- entertained
- sheltered
- harbored