| intrude | 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. "Why should the worm intrude the maiden bud?" (Shak) 3. <geology> The cause to enter or force a way, as into the crevices of rocks. Synonym: To obtrude, encroach, infringe, intrench, trespass. See Obtrude. Origin: Intruded; Intruding. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| intruded | <geology> Same as Intrusive. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |