2. To enter by force; to invade. [Obs.]

Why should the worm intrude the maiden bud?

Shak.

3. (Geol.) The cause to enter or force a way, as into the crevices of

rocks.

Syn. -- To obtrude; encroach; infringe; intrench; trespass. See

Obtrude.

In*trud"ed (?), p. a. (Geol.) Same as Intrusive.

In*trud"er (?), n. One who intrudes; one who thrusts himself in, or

enters without right, or without leave or welcome; a trespasser.

They were all strangers and intruders.

Locke.

In*trud"ress (?), n. A female intruder.

In*trunk" (?), v. t. To inclose as in a trunk; to incase. [R.] Ford.

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