protracted

/P R OW0 T R AE1 K T IH0 D/

verb

1
To draw out; to extend, especially in duration.
2
To use a protractor.
3
To draw to a scale; to lay down the lines and angles of, with scale and protractor; to plot.
4
To put off to a distant time; to delay; to defer.
“to protract a decision or duty”
5
To extend; to protrude.
“A cat can protract and retract its claws.”

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adjective

1
Lasting for a long time or longer than expected or usual.
“a protracted and bitter dispute”
syn:long-drawn-out

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