protractor
Pronunciations (2)
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/pɹəˈtɹæktə(ɹ)/
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pɹəˈtɹæktə(ɹ)
Noun
One who, or that which, protracts, or causes protraction.
A circular or semicircular tool for drawing or measuring angles.
- Examples
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plastic protractor
measure with a protractor
More examples (2)
Use a protractor to measure the angle accurately.
The student forgot to bring her protractor to geometry class.
An instrument formerly used in extracting foreign or offensive matter from a wound.
A muscle that extends an organ or part; opposed to retractor.
An adjustable pattern used by tailors.
Noun
drafting instrument used to draw or measure angles
- Broader terms
Word forms
protractors