Definitions

1. noun

the act or process of forcing or shaping materials (such as metal or plastic) into a desired form or shape, typically by forcing them through a die or mold

“The factory uses extrusion to manufacture the plastic pipes.”

2. noun

a shape or form produced by extrusion

“The designer created an intricate extrusion for the metal sculpture.”

3. verb

to force or shape materials into a desired form or shape using extrusion

“The engineer extruded the metal to create the complex structure.”