Protractor
/pɹəˈtɹæktə(ɹ)/ noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 One who, or that which, protracts, or causes protraction.
- 2 drafting instrument used to draw or measure angles wordnet
- 3 A circular or semicircular tool for drawing or measuring angles.
- 4 An instrument formerly used in extracting foreign or offensive matter from a wound.
- 5 A muscle that extends an organ or part; opposed to retractor.
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- 6 An adjustable pattern used by tailors.
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More examples"Please bring a protractor to tomorrow's math class."
Etymology
From protract + -or.