Protraction

  • 41perpetuation — noun the act of prolonging something (Freq. 2) there was an indefinite prolongation of the peace talks • Syn: ↑prolongation, ↑protraction, ↑lengthening • Derivationally related forms: ↑perpetuate, ↑ …

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  • 42Elongation — E lon*ga tion (?; 277), n. [LL. elongatio: cf. F. [ e]longation.] 1. The act of lengthening, or the state of being lengthened; protraction; extension. Elongation of the fibers. Arbuthnot. [1913 Webster] 2. That which lengthens out; continuation.… …

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  • 43Prolongation — Pro lon*ga tion, n. [F. prolongation.] [1913 Webster] 1. The act of lengthening in space or in time; extension; protraction. Bacon. [1913 Webster] 2. That which forms an additional length. [1913 Webster] …

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  • 44Protractor — Pro*tract or, n. 1. One who, or that which, protracts, or causes protraction. [1913 Webster] 2. A mathematical instrument for laying down and measuring angles on paper, used in drawing or in plotting. It is of various forms, semicircular,… …

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  • 49Joint — For other uses, see Joint (disambiguation). Typical Joint A joint is the location at which two or more bones make contact.[1] They are constructed to allow movement and provide mechanical support, and are classified structurally and functionally …

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  • 50Scapula — Infobox Bone Name = Scapula Latin = GraySubject = 50 GrayPage = 202 Caption = Caption2 = Posterior view of the thorax and shoulder girdle. (Scapula visible at either side.) Articulations = MeshName = Scapula MeshNumber = A02.835.232.087.783… …

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