1) a part of a tree growing out from the trunk or a bough (branch)

2) to take out from (a book etc) what are considered to be (improper or objectionable parts) (expurgate)

3) to stand out from the edge (jut)

4) a narrow shelf coming out from a wall, cliff, rock or other upright surface (ledge)

5) a high point of land standing out from the coastline (promontory)

6) a line, beam, of radiant light, heat, energy; X-rays; a small sign; any of a number of lines coming out from a centre (ray)

7) a lessening, ending or removal of pain, stress, anxiety etc; (a design, painting, carving made using) a method in which a design stands out from a flat surface (relief)