Udstikkende

Udstikkende is a Danish adjective meaning protruding or sticking out, used of features that extend beyond an enclosing form or surface. The word is formed from ud- “out” and stikke “to poke” with the present participle suffix -ende. In Danish, udstikkende describes tangible protrusions such as a ledge that projects from a wall, a rock outcrop, or anatomical features that stand out from surrounding tissue. It can also be used metaphorically to describe elements in a composition that draw attention by projecting from the rest.

In architecture and design, udstikkende features create depth and shadow, emphasize certain elements, or break up flat facades. In geography and geology, outcrops or crags that project beyond the landscape may be described as udstikkende. In descriptive writing about anatomy or biology, the term may be used to convey prominence or conspicuous form.

Related terms in Danish and in English include protruding, projecting, and jutting. The term is less common in formal technical language and more frequent in descriptive or literary contexts. When translating into English, context determines whether protruding, jutting, or projecting best captures the sense of udstikkende.