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retractor

Syllabification: (re·trac·tor)
Pronunciation: /riˈtraktər/
Definition of retractor

noun

  • a device for retracting something:seat belts with automatic retractors
  • (also retractor muscle) chiefly Zoology a muscle serving to retract a part of the body. Compare with protractor.

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