protractor

Meaning

1. One who, or that which, protracts, or causes protraction.
2. A circular or semicircular tool for drawing or measuring angles.
3. An instrument formerly used in extracting foreign or offensive matter from a wound.
4. A muscle that extends an organ or part; opposed to retractor.
5. An adjustable pattern used by tailors.

Synonyms

goniometer

delayer

prolonger

bevel gage

alidate

index gauge

angle resolver

bevel

musculus protractor

Translations

rapporteur

Winkelmesser

transportador

μοιρογνωμόνιο

gradenboog

transferidor

Transporteur

iletki

transportador

rapportatore

منقلة

γωνιόμετρο

Gradmesser

goniometro

Pronounced as (IPA)

/pɹəˈtɹæktə(ɹ)/

Etymology

From protract + -or.