C1 verb Formell

pretracttion

/priːˈtræk.ʃən/

To exert a forward-moving force or tension on a physical structure, usually as a preliminary step in a technical or medical process. It involves drawing a component toward the front or applying tension prior to a primary action to ensure proper alignment or stability.

Beispiele

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1

We had to pretracttion the tension cables before the main bridge suspension was hoisted.

We had to pretracttion the tension cables before the main bridge suspension was hoisted.

2

The surgeon decided to pretracttion the mandibular structure to facilitate better access to the dental nerve.

The surgeon decided to pretracttion the mandibular structure to facilitate better access to the dental nerve.

3

If you don't pretracttion the line first, the whole thing is going to snap once we start the engine.

If you don't pretracttion the line first, the whole thing is going to snap once we start the engine.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
pretraction
Verb
pretracttion
Adverb
pretractively
Adjektiv
pretractive
Verwandt
tractor
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Merkhilfe

Think of a 'Tractor' (tract) that is 'Pre' (before) the main job, 'pulling' the equipment forward into place.

Schnelles Quiz

The technician had to ______ the specialized wire to ensure there was no slack before the test began.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: pretracttion

Beispiele

1

We had to pretracttion the tension cables before the main bridge suspension was hoisted.

everyday

We had to pretracttion the tension cables before the main bridge suspension was hoisted.

2

The surgeon decided to pretracttion the mandibular structure to facilitate better access to the dental nerve.

formal

The surgeon decided to pretracttion the mandibular structure to facilitate better access to the dental nerve.

3

If you don't pretracttion the line first, the whole thing is going to snap once we start the engine.

informal

If you don't pretracttion the line first, the whole thing is going to snap once we start the engine.

4

In this experimental model, we pretracttion the specimen to three Newtons of force to eliminate slack in the fiber.

academic

In this experimental model, we pretracttion the specimen to three Newtons of force to eliminate slack in the fiber.

5

The engineering team must pretracttion the assembly components to meet the safety standards for the new prototype.

business

The engineering team must pretracttion the assembly components to meet the safety standards for the new prototype.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
pretraction
Verb
pretracttion
Adverb
pretractively
Adjektiv
pretractive
Verwandt
tractor

Häufige Kollokationen

pretracttion the jaw pretracttion the jaw
mechanically pretracttion mechanically pretracttion
initial pretracttion force initial pretracttion force
pretracttion the specimen pretracttion the specimen
manual pretracttion manual pretracttion

Häufige Phrasen

apply pretracttion

apply pretracttion

state of pretracttion

state of pretracttion

pretracttion toward the anterior

pretracttion toward the anterior

Wird oft verwechselt mit

pretracttion vs protraction

Protraction usually refers to the prolongation of time or a specific anatomical movement (like the shoulder), while pretracttion specifically implies a preparatory pull forward.

pretracttion vs retraction

Retraction is the opposite action, meaning to pull something backward or inward.

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Nutzungshinweise

This word is highly technical and primarily used in medical (orthodontics) or engineering contexts. It is rarely used in general conversation and is typically treated as a transitive verb requiring a direct object.

⚠️

Häufige Fehler

Learners often confuse this with 'protract,' which more commonly refers to making something last longer (like a meeting). Using 'pretracttion' in a non-technical context may sound confusing.

💡

Merkhilfe

Think of a 'Tractor' (tract) that is 'Pre' (before) the main job, 'pulling' the equipment forward into place.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Latin 'prae-' (before) and 'trahere' (to pull or draw).

Grammatikmuster

transitive verb often used in the passive voice in technical manuals followed by a direct object (e.g., pretracttion the cable)

Schnelles Quiz

The technician had to ______ the specialized wire to ensure there was no slack before the test began.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: pretracttion

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