protractor

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Synonyms: protracter, protracted, protector, protract, protraction, propraetor, retractor, prorector, protractors, proproctor, protracts

Antonyms: protracter, protracted, protector, protract, protraction, propraetor, retractor, prorector, protractors, proproctor, protracts

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Noun

1. One who, or that which, [[protract]]s, or causes [[protraction]].
2. A [[circular]] or [[semicircular]] [[tool]] for [[draw]]ing or [[measure#verb|measuring]] [[angle]]s.
3. {{lb|en|surgery}} An [[instrument]] formerly used in extracting foreign or offensive matter from a [[wound]].
4. {{lb|en|anatomy}} A [[muscle]] that extends an organ or part; opposed to {{m|en|retractor}}.
5. An [[adjustable]] [[pattern]] used by [[tailor]]s.<ref>{{R:Knight AMD}}</ref>

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