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Word entry · 7 letters

retract

Best crossword clue

"Take back"

7 letters · collected on this word page

7 lettersPronunciation /ɹɪˈtɹækt/Part of speech verbSorted acerrttStarts with REnds with T1 cluesCommon crossword word
1R2E3T4R5A6C7T

Definitions

  1. formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure

Used in a sentence

  • An airplane retracts its wheels for flight.
  • The collector shoes are automatically retracted when the electric handle is moved from "service off" to "lock off".
  • A cat can retract its claws.

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