Word
extruded
Phoneticsex·trud·ed, stress on the second syllable
US/ɪkˈstɹudəd/
UK/ɛkstɹˈuːdɪd/
Definition
v. to push soft material through a shaped opening to form a long shape, like pasta, tubes, or window frames.
v. to force malleable material through a shaped die to form a continuous object with a fixed cross-section.
Examples
“The machine extrudes warm dough into long pasta shapes.”
“The small factory extruded aluminium tubes for window frames throughout the morning shift.”
“Once cooled, the extruded polymer strands were cut to length and tested for strength before shipment to automotive suppliers.”
Examples
simple
“The machine extrudes warm dough into long pasta shapes.”
contextual
“The small factory extruded aluminium tubes for window frames throughout the morning shift.”
complex
“Once cooled, the extruded polymer strands were cut to length and tested for strength before shipment to automotive suppliers.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “extruded” in context.
Verb
01. extrude dough
“The machine extrudes dough through brass dies to make penne.”
verb + noun
02. extrude filament
“The printer heats and extrudes filament to build layers.”
verb + noun
03. extrude from nozzle
“Molten plastic is extruded from a nozzle and cooled in water.”
verb + prep + noun
04. extrude into tube
“The paste is extruded into tubes before drying and cutting.”
verb + prep + noun
05. extrude polymer
“The plant extrudes polymer at high temperature to form sheets.”
verb + noun
06. extrude through die
“Steel is heated and extruded through a die to form rails.”
verb + prep + noun
Adjective
07. extruded aluminium
“The window frames are made from extruded aluminium for strength and lightness.”
adj + noun
08. extruded plastic
“The toy parts are cut from extruded plastic tubing.”
adj + noun
09. extruded polystyrene
“Builders use extruded polystyrene boards to insulate flat roofs.”
adj + noun
Noun
10. extruded profile
“The factory produces extruded profiles for windows and curtain walls.”
adj + noun
11. continuously extruded sheet
“A continuously extruded sheet is cooled on rollers before cutting.”
12. extruded into long strands
“The dough is extruded into long strands and cut into noodles.”
Usage
The verb is transitive and takes a direct object.
Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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