1. the action of prolonging something or the state of being prolonged
2. the action of extending or thrusting forward
Usage: technical

Examples

• The protraction of the meeting frustrated everyone involved.
• We need to avoid any protraction of this legal dispute.
• The protraction of the turtle’s neck allowed it to reach the food.
• The doctor examined the protraction of the patient’s tongue.
• The protraction of the negotiations lasted several months.
• His protraction of the story made it boring to listen to.