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retractor

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "retractor" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

3 syllables
9 characters
English (US)
3syllables

retractor

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

retractor is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, retractor is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofretractor

1noun
  • One who, or that which, retracts.
  • In breech-loading firearms, a device for withdrawing a cartridge shell from the barrel.
  • A chess puzzle in which a number of moves are retracted and the solver is challenged to reach an alternate outcome.
  • A surgical instrument used to hold apart the edges of an incision or wound.
  • A bandage to protect soft parts of the body from injury by a surgical saw.
  • A muscle serving to draw in any part.
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