'Intruding' definitions:
Definition of 'intruding'
(from WordNet)
adjective
Projecting inward
Definition of 'Intruding'
From: GCIDE
- Intrude \In*trude"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Intruded; p. pr. & vb. n. Intruding.] [1913 Webster]
- 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. [1913 Webster]
- 2. To enter by force; to invade. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
- Why should the worm intrude the maiden bud? --Shak. [1913 Webster]
- 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. [1913 Webster]