I. (ˈ)ek|sərt transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Latin exsertus, exertus, past participle of exserere, exerere — more at exert
: to thrust forth or out : cause to protrude : cause to project : stick out
a bee exserting its sting
II. adjective
Etymology: Latin exsertus, exertus, past participle
: exserted