Jutting
/ˈdʒʌtɪŋ/noun
Extending out sharply or abruptly.
Did you know?“Jut” is a word of uncertain origin, first recorded in the late 16th century, and its sudden, protruding shape made it perfect for describing cliffs, chins, and anything that seems to push itself into your space.
Etymological Timeline
Late 16th Century
English
jut
“To thrust out or project abruptly.”
16th Century
English
jutting
“The present participle/adjectival form of jut, describing something sticking out sharply.”
Modern English
English
jutting
“Extending outward sharply or prominently.”
Modern English
English
jut
“To project or stick out abruptly.”