protractor
noun
- angle measuring instrument
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /pɹəˈtɹæktə(ɹ)/
noun
Etymology: Etymology tree English protract English -or English protractor From protract + -or.
- One who, or that which, protracts, or causes protraction.
- A circular or semicircular tool for drawing or measuring angles.
“Use a protractor to measure the angle accurately.”
“The student forgot to bring her protractor to geometry class.”
- An instrument formerly used in extracting foreign or offensive matter from a wound.
- A muscle that extends an organ or part; opposed to retractor.
- An adjustable pattern used by tailors.