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retract

The correct spelling is retract.

How to pronounce retract

/ɹəˈtɹækt/
verb

IPA: /ɹəˈtɹækt/

Say it like: Ret-rac-t

The correct spelling is retract. To pull back inside. For example: "An airplane retracts its wheels for flight."

Usage Examples

An airplane retracts its wheels for flight.

A cat can retract its claws.

I retract all the accusations I made about the senator and sincerely hope he won't sue me.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To pull back inside.
  2. 2.To draw back; to draw up.
  3. 3.To take back or withdraw something one has said.
  4. 4.To take back, as a grant or favour previously bestowed; to revoke.

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