retracting (0 synonym found)

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Definition of retracting:

(v) : (transitive) To pull (something) back or back inside.
(v) : (transitive) (specifically, zoology) To draw (an extended body part) back into the body.
(v) : (transitive) (phonetics) To pronounce (a sound, especially a vowel) farther to the back of the vocal tract.
(v) : (intransitive) To draw back; to draw up; to withdraw.
(n) : An act of retracting or withdrawing (a mistake, a statement, etc.); a retraction.
(n) : A pulling back, especially (military) of an army or military troops; a pull-back, a retreat; also, a signal for this to be done.
Definition of retracting:

(v) : (transitive) To pull (something) back or back inside.
(v) : (transitive) (specifically, zoology) To draw (an extended body part) back into the body.
(v) : (transitive) (phonetics) To pronounce (a sound, especially a vowel) farther to the back of the vocal tract.
(v) : (intransitive) To draw back; to draw up; to withdraw.
(n) : An act of retracting or withdrawing (a mistake, a statement, etc.); a retraction.
(n) : A pulling back, especially (military) of an army or military troops; a pull-back, a retreat; also, a signal for this to be done.
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