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

The dark areas (maria) were shown to be produced by basic lavas extruded from deep below the surface of a hot Moon.

—Ralph B. Baldwin

2

: 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

intransitive 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

Examples of extrude in a Sentence

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

The cookie dough has to stick to the baking sheet's surface when it's extruded from the cookie press, and if the cookie sheet is coated in oil, the cookie will not take its proper shape. Learn how to make spritz cookies. —Micah A Leal, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024

Patented brrr°® technology combines a secret formula of natural cooling minerals with polyester, nylon or other blends while the material is being extruded. —Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 27 Nov. 2024

The mixer, available for $479, is incredibly useful and versatile making everything from cakes to pizza dough to fresh pasta to extruding sausage. —Melissa Locker, TIME, 26 Nov. 2024

The structure was printed on-site with Alquist's own 3D printer and involved extruding a cement-like mixture out of a nozzle in layers to build up the basic structure of the building. —Adam Williams, New Atlas, 4 Oct. 2024

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

Kids Definition

extrude

verb

ex·​trude ik-ˈstrüd 

extruded; extruding

1

: to force, press, or push out

2

: to shape by forcing through a die

Medical Definition

extrude

verb

ex·​trude ik-ˈstrüd 

extruded; extruding

transitive verb

: to force, press, or push out

intransitive verb

: to become extruded