Extractor Definition & Meaning

extractor
noun
  1. an instrument for extracting tight-fitting components
  2. an apparatus that uses centrifugal force to separate particles from a suspension
  3. a mechanism in a firearm that pulls an empty shell case out of the chamber and passes it to the ejector

"Extractor" in song lyrics

See how extractor is used in real songs:

  • "web page extractor"
    AOL — AOL
  • "web extractor"
    AOL — AOL
  • "fax number extractor"
    AOL — AOL

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