| n. | 1. | (Surg.) One who, or that which, extracts |
| 2. | A centrifugal drying machine. | |
| 3. | (Apiculture) A machine for clearing combs of honey; also, a device for rendering wax. |
| Noun | 1. | extractor - an instrument for extracting tight-fitting components |
| 2. | extractor - an apparatus that uses centrifugal force to separate particles from a suspension Synonyms: centrifuge, separator | |
| 3. | extractor - a mechanism in a firearm that pulls an empty shell case out of the chamber and passes it to the ejector Synonyms: cartridge extractor, cartridge remover |
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