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Rareretract
The correct spelling is retract.
How to pronounce retract
/ɹəˈtɹækt/
verbIPA: /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.To pull back inside.
- 2.To draw back; to draw up.
- 3.To take back or withdraw something one has said.
- 4.To take back, as a grant or favour previously bestowed; to revoke.
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