Meaning ofretractorin English

Noun

1. one that retracts or pulls back; (a person or thing)
   The surgeon used a retractor to pull back the patient's skin.
2. device for removing shells from firearms
   A retractor is a device used to remove shells from shotguns.
3. surgical tool to hold apart incisions
   The nurse used a retractor to hold open the incision site.
4. muscle that draws in a body part
   The retractor muscle in the arm helps to draw the hand towards the shoulder.