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   Pro·trac·tion

   /prəˈtrakSH(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. the action of prolonging something or the state of being prolonged: "the protraction of the war"
   • 2. the action of extending a part of the body.

   Word Origin mid 16th century: from French, or from late Latin protractio(n-), from protrahere ‘prolong’ (see protract).

   Scrabble Points: 15

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