Extract
/ˈekstrækt/verb
To get or take out something from somewhere.
The dentist had to extract a tooth that was causing me a lot of pain.
Often appears as...
- extract information
- extract dna
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Removal
Often used to describe a physical action, like removing a part of an object or body.
The surgeon will extract the foreign object from the wound.
Pro Tip 2/2Intensity
Can emphasize difficulty or effort in removing something successfully.
It took hours to extract the rusted screw from the board.
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