Found 2 items, similar to Protraction.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: protraction
protraction
n 1: the consequence of being lengthened in duration [syn:
lengthiness,
prolongation,
continuation]
2: the act of prolonging something;
“there was an indefinite
prolongation of the peace talks” [syn:
prolongation,
perpetuation,
lengthening]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Protraction
Protraction
\Pro*trac"tion\, n. [L. protractio.]
1. A drawing out, or continuing; the act of delaying the
termination of a thing; prolongation; continuance; delay;
as, the protraction of a debate.
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A protraction only of what is worst in life.
--Mallock.
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2. (Surv.)
(a) The act or process of making a plot on paper.
(b) A plot on paper.
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