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protractor

English

Etymology

protract +? -or.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /p???t?ækt?(?)/
  • Rhymes: -ækt?(?)

Noun

protractor (plural protractors)

  1. One who, or that which, protracts, or causes protraction.
  2. A circular or semicircular tool for drawing or measuring angles.
  3. (surgery) An instrument formerly used in extracting foreign or offensive matter from a wound.
  4. (anatomy) A muscle that extends an organ or part; opposed to retractor.
  5. An adjustable pattern used by tailors.
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Synonyms

  • (measuring tool): semicircle (for semicircular shape)

Translations

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protraction

English

Noun

protraction (countable and uncountable, plural protractions)

  1. (uncountable) The condition of being protracted
  2. (countable) The act of protracting
  3. (linguistics) The lengthening of a short syllable
  4. (anatomy) An anterior movement on the horizontal plane; The forward movement of the tongue or of a limb
  5. The act of making a plot on paper.

Synonyms

  • (act of protracting: extending in duration): prolongation
  • (act of protracting: putting off to a distant time): deferral, procrastination; see also Thesaurus:deferment

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