VDict - Definition of retraction

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retraction

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Noun

the act of pulling or holding or drawing a part back
- the retraction of the landing gear
- retraction of the foreskin

a disavowal or taking back of a previous assertion

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Synonyms:
abjuration recantation

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Words contain "retraction" in its definition in English - English (Wordnet) dictionary:
retraction phimosis backdown climb-down course of action retractile withdrawal course

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