1. to thrust out or project
Usage: formal; technical

1. projecting beyond or protruding from something
Usage: botanical; zoological

Examples

• The lizard can exsert its tongue to catch insects.
• The stamens exsert from the flower’s petals.
• The turtle slowly exserted its head from the shell.
• The exsert anthers are clearly visible above the petals.
• Certain cacti have exsert spines that extend well beyond the plant body.
• The snail began to exsert its tentacles as it explored.