Meaning & use
extrude
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To push or force something out, especially through a shaped opening or die to create a specific form.
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The machine extrudes molten plastic into long, uniform tubes.
Pasta dough is extruded through a die to form spaghetti strands.
A note on using this word
Extrusion is a key manufacturing process used to shape materials like metal, plastic, and dough into continuous profiles.
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