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. [1913 Webster] A protraction only of what is worst in life. --Mallock. [1913 Webster] 2. (Surv.) (a) The act or process of making a plot on paper. (b) A plot on paper. [1913 Webster]