Index of English words, starting with "pr"

(1) - Protraction (n.) A plot on paper.
(2) - Protraction (n.) The act or process of making a plot on paper.
(3) - Protraction (n.) A drawing out, or continuing; the act of delaying the termination of a thing; prolongation; continuance; delay; as, the protraction of a debate.

(1) - Protractor (n.) An adjustable pattern used by tailors.
(2) - Protractor (n.) A muscle which extends an organ or part; -- opposed to retractor.
(3) - Protractor (n.) An instrument formerly used in extracting foreign or offensive matter from a wound.
(4) - Protractor (n.) A mathematical instrument for laying down and measuring angles on paper, used in drawing or in plotting. It is of various forms, semicircular, rectangular, or circular.
(5) - Protractor (n.) One who, or that which, protracts, or causes protraction.

(1) - Protrude (v. i.) To shoot out or forth; to be thrust forward; to extend beyond a limit; to project.
(2) - Protrude (v. t.) To thrust out, as through a narrow orifice or from confinement; to cause to come forth.
(3) - Protrude (v. t.) To thrust forward; to drive or force along.