Protract
/pɹəˈtɹakt/
Scrabble:12 ptsWWF:14 pts8 letters
Definition of Protract
verb
- To draw out; to extend, especially in duration.
- To use a protractor.
- To draw to a scale; to lay down the lines and angles of, with scale and protractor; to plot.
- To put off to a distant time; to delay; to defer.
"to protract a decision or duty"
- To extend; to protrude.
"A cat can protract and retract its claws."
Anagrams of Protract
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
p3
r1
o1
t1
r1
a1
c3
t1
Total: 12 Scrabble points
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Protract"
Protract is a 8-letter word that scores 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Protract" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "protract" is a medium-scoring word.