Jutting

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒʌtɪŋ/

Definitions of jutting

verb to extend out, over, or beyond the main body or line; to project or stick out

Example Sentences

A1 The tree is jutting out of the ground.

A2 The rock juts out over the edge of the cliff.

B1 The building has a balcony that juts out from the side.

B2 The peninsula juts out into the sea, creating a beautiful coastline.

C1 The jagged peaks of the mountains jut out against the sky.

C2 The skyscraper juts out among the other buildings in the city skyline.

Examples of jutting in a Sentence

formal The architect designed the building with a jutting facade to create a modern look.

informal I almost tripped on that jutting rock sticking out of the ground.

slang Watch out for that jutting corner, you don't want to bump into it.

figurative Her sharp words were like jutting daggers, piercing through the silence.

Grammatical Forms of jutting

• past tense: jutted
• plural: juttings
• comparative: more jutting
• superlative: most jutting
• present tense: juts
• future tense: will jut
• perfect tense: have jutted
• continuous tense: is jutting
• singular: jutting
• positive degree: jutting
• infinitive: to jut
• gerund: jutting
• participle: jutted

Origin and Evolution of jutting

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'jutting' originated from the Middle English word 'jutten' which means to project or stick out.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'jutting' has maintained its original meaning of protruding or extending outward, with slight variations in usage and context.