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protractor

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protractor /pro·trac·tor/ (-trak´ter) an instrument for extracting foreign bodies from wounds.
pro·trac·tor (pr-trktr)
n.
A muscle that extends a limb or other part.
protractor [pro-trak´ter]
1. a muscle that pulls a part forward; see also retractor.
2. a semicircular device for measuring and constructing angles.
protractor
an instrument for extracting foreign bodies from wounds.
protractor 
1. Instrument used to measure or set out angles on paper.
2. A scale containing a circle graduated in degrees and a set of axes emerging from the centre of the circle used to set the axis of an astigmatic ophthalmic lens. It also includes various other scales for positioning the optical centre of lenses.
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In addition, the system allows the screening of several films at the same time, with commentary, and offers geometry drawing instruments like the protractor, ruler and compass, with the possibility of controlling the density of light shed on the board to focus the attention of the audience on certain spots with a spotlight option.
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a In addition, the system allows the screening of several films at the same time, with commentary, and offers geometry drawing instruments like the protractor, ruler and compass, with the possibility of controlling the density of light shed on the board to focus the attention of the audience on certain spots with a spotlight option.
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I thought of Mrs Shaw when I saw the Examiner story on Wednesday about maths teacher Jonathan Heeley, who calls himself MC Protractor and has been named Teacher of the Year by a national newspaper.
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