noun🔗ShareOne who, or that which, protracts, or causes protraction."The long meeting felt like a protractor of my workday, stretching it far beyond its normal length. "utensilmathstationeryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA circular or semicircular tool for drawing or measuring angles."The student used a protractor to measure the angle of the triangle in her math homework. "mathutensilstationeryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn instrument formerly used in extracting foreign or offensive matter from a wound."The doctor used a small protractor to carefully remove the splinter from the child's finger. "medicineutensildeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA muscle that extends an organ or part; opposed to retractor."The physiotherapist focused on strengthening the protractor muscle in Sarah's shoulder to help her lift her arm more easily. "physiologyanatomyorganbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn adjustable pattern used by tailors."The tailor used a protractor to precisely mark the fabric before cutting it for the dress. "utensilitemtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
