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intruding |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Intrude \In*trude"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Intruded}; p. pr & vb n. {Intruding}.] 1. To thrust or force something in or upon especially, to force (one's self) in without leave or welcome; as to intrude one's presence into a conference; to intrude one's opinions upon another. 2. To enter by force; to invade. [Obs.] Why should the worm intrude the maiden bud? --Shak. 3. (Geol.) The cause to enter or force a way as into the crevices of rocks. Syn: To obtrude; encroach; infringe; intrench; trespass. See {Obtrude}. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: intruding adj : projecting inward
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