protractor /pɹəˈtɹæktə(ɹ)/ noun5 •A circular or semicircular tool for drawing or measuring angles.Use a protractor to measure the angle accurately.The student forgot to bring her protractor to geometry class. •One who, or that which, protracts, or causes protraction. •A muscle that extends an organ or part; opposed to retractor. •An adjustable pattern used by tailors. •An instrument formerly used in extracting foreign or offensive matter from a wound. formsprotractors