extensor

/ˈɛkstɛnsər/

Definitions

1. noun

A muscle or tendon that extends a limb or other part of the body

“The extensor muscles in her legs allowed her to jump high.”

2. verb

to extend or stretch out

“The tree’s branches were extensors of its massive trunk.”

3. noun

A device that extends a part of an object or machine

“The extensor on the drill allowed it to reach hard-to-reach areas.”

Synonyms

  • expander
  • extender

Antonyms

  • compressor
  • retractor