Protract

verb

/pɹəˈtɹakt/

Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.verbTo draw out; to extend, especially in duration.

2.verbTo use a protractor.

3.verbTo draw to a scale; to lay down the lines and angles of, with scale and protractor; to plot.

4.verbTo put off to a distant time; to delay; to defer.

"to protract a decision or duty"

5.verbTo extend; to protrude.

"A cat can protract and retract its claws."

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