Definition of retraction

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Retraction (n.) The act of retracting or shortening; as, the retraction of a severed muscle; the retraction of a sinew..

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Palinodial :: Palinodial (a.) Of or pertaining to a palinode, or retraction..
Retraction :: Retraction (n.) The act of retracting, or drawing back; the state of being retracted; as, the retraction of a cat's claws..
Retraction :: Retraction (n.) The state or condition of a part when drawn back, or towards the center of the body..
Retraction :: Retraction (n.) The act of retracting or shortening; as, the retraction of a severed muscle; the retraction of a sinew..
Retractive :: Retractive (a.) Serving to retract; of the nature of a retraction.
Recantation :: Recantation (n.) The act of recanting; a declaration that contradicts a former one; that which is thus asserted in contradiction; retraction.
Retractile :: Retractile (a.) Capable of retraction; capable of being drawn back or up; as, the claws of a cat are retractile..
Retraction :: Retraction (n.) The act of withdrawing something advanced, stated, claimed, or done; declaration of change of opinion; recantation..
Forelock :: Forelock (n.) A cotter or split pin, as in a slot in a bolt, to prevent retraction; a linchpin; a pin fastening the cap-square of a gun..
Withdrawal :: Withdrawal (n.) The act of withdrawing; withdrawment; retreat; retraction.
Palinode :: Palinode (n.) A retraction; esp., a formal retraction..
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