RETRACTED
(adj.sat, verb, adj.)Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Retracted.
Retracted - as an adjective satellite
Drawn back and in
Example: "A cat with retracted claws"
Retracted - as a verb
To pull back inside.
Example: "An airplane retracts its wheels for flight."
To draw back; to draw up.
Example: "A cat can retract its claws."
To take back or withdraw something one has said.
Example: "I retract all the accusations i made about the senator and sincerely hope he won't sue me."
To take back, as a grant or favour previously bestowed; to revoke.
Retracted - as an adjective
Withdrawn back and in, as the claws of a cat
(of a sound) pronounced further back in the vocal tract
Couped by a line diagonal to the main direction
Example Sentences
"She retracted her statement after realizing she had been mistaken."
"The newspaper retracted its front-page article due to inaccuracies."
"He retracted his hand quickly after touching something hot."
"The company retracted its job offer after discovering the applicant's criminal record."
"The scientist retracted his hypothesis after new evidence emerged."
Word Game Points
Is RETRACTED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, retracted is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
RETRACTED has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is RETRACTED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, retracted is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordRETRACTED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is RETRACTED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, retracted is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordRETRACTED has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.