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Protractor

Noun CEFR B2
pɹəˈtɹæktə(ɹ)

Definitions

  1. One who, or that which, protracts, or causes protraction.
  2. A circular or semicircular tool for drawing or measuring angles.
  3. An instrument formerly used in extracting foreign or offensive matter from a wound.
  4. A muscle that extends an organ or part; opposed to retractor.
  5. An adjustable pattern used by tailors.

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CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Protracts protransglutaminase protreptic protriaene protriptyline protropin

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