noun Download 🔗Share One who, or that which, protracts, or causes protraction. Examples : "The long meeting felt like a protractor of my workday, stretching it far beyond its normal length. " utensil math stationery Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A circular or semicircular tool for drawing or measuring angles. Examples : "The student used a protractor to measure the angle of the triangle in her math homework. " math utensil stationery Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An instrument formerly used in extracting foreign or offensive matter from a wound. Examples : "The doctor used a small protractor to carefully remove the splinter from the child's finger. " medicine utensil device Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A muscle that extends an organ or part; opposed to retractor. Examples : "The physiotherapist focused on strengthening the protractor muscle in Sarah's shoulder to help her lift her arm more easily. " physiology anatomy organ body Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An adjustable pattern used by tailors. Examples : "The tailor used a protractor to precisely mark the fabric before cutting it for the dress. " utensil item technical Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading