4. (Zoöl.)
Defn: To extend; to protrude; as, the cat can protract its claws; — opposed to retract.
PROTRACT
Pro*tract", n. Etym: [L. protractus.]
Defn: Tedious continuance or delay. [Obs.] Spenser.
PROTRACTED
Pro*tract`ed, a.
Defn: Prolonged; continued. Protracted meeting,a religious meeting continued for many successive days. [U. S.] — Pro*tract"ed*ly, adv. — Pro*tract"ed*ness, n.
PROTRACTER
Pro*tract"er, n.
Defn: A protractor.
PROTRACTILE
Pro*tract"ile, a.
Defn: Capable of being protracted, or protruded; protrusile.