Associations to the word «Retract»
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
The chief difference between words and deeds is that words
are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds
can be done only for God.