protracts Synonyms

protracts Meaning

protracts

to prolong in time or space, prolong, to extend forward or outward, delay, defer, to extend forward or outward compare retract sense 1

protracts Sentence Examples

  1. The surveyor carefully protracts the angle of inclination on the map to ensure accurate measurements.
  2. The architect protracts the floor plan to determine the alignment of walls and the precise placement of fixtures.
  3. The engineer protracts the trajectory of the projectile to predict its impact point.
  4. The artist protracts the horizon line in the sketch to establish perspective.
  5. The astronomer protracts the ecliptic to forecast the path of celestial bodies.
  6. The biologist protracts the angle of the leaf's curvature to study its response to light.
  7. The carpenter protracts the angle of the roof pitch to optimize drainage and stability.
  8. The tailor protracts the angle of the lapel notch to create a flattering and balanced design.
  9. The cartographer protracts the Mercator projection to represent Earth's surface on a flat map.
  10. The mathematician protracts the angle of the triangle to solve for unknown side lengths.

FAQs About the word protracts

to prolong in time or space, prolong, to extend forward or outward, delay, defer, to extend forward or outward compare retract sense 1

stretches,lengthens, prolongs, increases, extends, expands, draws out,elongates, enlarges, outstretches

diminishes, cuts, lessens, curtails,shortens, reduces, decreases, abbreviates,abridges, cuts back

The surveyor carefully protracts the angle of inclination on the map to ensure accurate measurements.

The architect protracts the floor plan to determine the alignment of walls and the precise placement of fixtures.

The engineer protracts the trajectory of the projectile to predict its impact point.

The artist protracts the horizon line in the sketch to establish perspective.