exsert

ex·sert

 (ĭk-sûrt′)

tr.v. ex·sert·ed, ex·sert·ing, ex·serts

To thrust (something) out or forth; cause to protrude.

adj. also ex·sert·ed (-sûr′tĭd)

Thrust outward or protruding, as stamens projecting beyond petals.

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[Latin exserere, exsert-; see exert.]

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ex·ser′tion n.

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exsert

(ɛkˈsɜːt)

vb

(Biology) (tr) to thrust out; protrude

adj

(Biology) protruded, stretched out, or (esp of stamens) projecting beyond the corolla of a flower

[C19: from Latin exserere to thrust out; see exert]

exˈsertion n

exsertile adj

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ex•sert

(ɛkˈsɜrt)

v.t.

to thrust out.

[1655–65; < Latin exsertus, variant of exertus; see exert]

ex•ser′tion, n.

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exsert

Past participle: exserted
Gerund: exserting

Imperative

exsert

exsert

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Thesaurus

Verb

1.

exsert - thrust or extend out; "He held out his hand"; "point a finger"; "extend a hand"; "the bee exserted its sting" hold out, stretch forth, stretch out, put out, extend hyperextend - extend a joint beyond its normal range; "Don't hyperextend your elbow" gesticulate, gesture, motion - show, express or direct through movement; "He gestured his desire to leave"

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