Associations to the word «Retracted»
Noun
- Deformation
- Fuselage
- Gear
- Tentacle
- Strut
- Penis
- Flap
- Monoplane
- Statement
- Takeoff
- Allegation
- Landing
- Subspace
- Claw
- Accusation
- Confession
- Cockpit
- Libel
- Skid
- Axon
- Apology
- Wheel
- Brake
- Docking
- Pivot
- Piston
- Latch
- Dump
- Hose
- Lever
- Assertion
- Thrusting
- Keel
- Endorsement
- Reel
- Locking
- Emancipation
- Refusal
- Sheath
- Bolt
- Blade
- Nipple
- Headlight
- Slide
- Slug
- Airlock
- Nose
- Glide
- Adhesion
- Incision
- Button
- Consent
- Cartridge
- Cavity
- Augustine
- Shell
- Eyelid
- Rear
- Tip
- Proclamation
- Drag
- Artery
- Filament
- Condemnation
Adjective
Verb
Wiktionary
RETRACT, verb. (transitive) To pull back inside.
RETRACT, verb. (ambitransitive) To draw back; to draw up.
RETRACT, verb. (transitive) To take back or withdraw something one has said.
RETRACT, verb. To take back, as a grant or favour previously bestowed; to revoke.
Dictionary definition
RETRACT, verb. Formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure; "He retracted his earlier statements about his religion"; "She abjured her beliefs".
RETRACT, verb. Pull away from a source of disgust or fear.
RETRACT, verb. Use a surgical instrument to hold open (the edges of a wound or an organ).
RETRACT, verb. Pull inward or towards a center; "The pilot drew in the landing gear"; "The cat retracted his claws".
Wise words
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