Retraction Definition & Meaning
retraction
- noun
- a disavowal or taking back of a previous assertion
- the act of pulling or holding or drawing a part back; "the retraction of the landing gear"; "retraction of the foreskin"
"Retraction" in song lyrics
See how retraction is used in real songs:
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"tenaculum retraction"
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"legalities of a resignation retraction"
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"stomal retraction"
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Words that rhyme with retraction
Usage tips for "retraction"
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