Question

select the word that means sticks out.
the narwhal is a type of whale that lives in arctic waters. the male is notable for its unusual, long \tusk.\ actually a tooth that grows up to nine feet long, this single \tusk\ protrudes from the jaw out through the males upper lip. consequently, the narwhal is sometimes called the unicorn of the sea. narwhal tusks have been highly prized in many cultures around the world.

Explanation:

To find the word meaning "sticks out", we analyze the text. The sentence about the narwhal's tusk says "this single 'tusk' protrudes from the jaw out through the male's upper lip". The context of the tusk growing out (from jaw through upper lip) shows "protrudes" means to stick out.

Answer:

protrudes