protractor

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Noun

protractor (plural protractors)

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

Translations

• French: rapporteur
• German: Winkelmesser, Winkelmaß
• Italian: goniometro, protrattore
• Portuguese: transferidor
• Russian: транспорти́р
• Spanish: transportador

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