retraction (Meaning)
retraction (n)
a disavowal or taking back of a previous assertion
the act of pulling or holding or drawing a part back
retraction (n.)
The act of retracting, or drawing back; the state of being retracted; as, the retraction of a cat's claws.
The act of withdrawing something advanced, stated, claimed, or done; declaration of change of opinion; recantation.
The act of retracting or shortening; as, the retraction of a severed muscle; the retraction of a sinew.
The state or condition of a part when drawn back, or towards the center of the body.
Synonyms & Antonyms of retraction
retraction Sentence Examples
- The snake's tongue made a rapid retraction, vanishing into its mouth.
- The snail's tentacles retracted fully into its shell as it sensed danger.
- The surgeon used a retractor to pull back tissue during the operation.
- The sponge's body underwent a massive retraction upon being squeezed.
- The politician retracted his controversial statement due to public backlash.
- The retraction of the wound took several weeks to heal.
- The river's water level experienced a sharp retraction during the drought.
- The submarine deployed a retractable periscope for reconnaissance.
- The retraction of the clutch allows the car to shift gears smoothly.
- The retracting roof on the convertible provided shelter from the elements.
FAQs About the word retraction
a disavowal or taking back of a previous assertion, the act of pulling or holding or drawing a part backThe act of retracting, or drawing back; the state of bei
renunciation, repudiation, reconsideration, denial, disavowal, disaffirmance, disownment,recantation, second thought, volte-face
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The snake's tongue made a rapid retraction, vanishing into its mouth.
The snail's tentacles retracted fully into its shell as it sensed danger.
The surgeon used a retractor to pull back tissue during the operation.
The sponge's body underwent a massive retraction upon being squeezed.
