extract in Italian
extract in Italian is estratto, cavare — extract means to pull or draw something out, often with effort or force.
extract in Italian
estratto
cavare
(transitive) To draw out; to pull out; to remove forcibly from a fixed position, as by traction or suction, etc.
What does "extract" mean?
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verb To pull or draw something out, often with effort or force.
"He used pliers to extract the rusty nail from the plank."
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noun A short passage taken from a longer piece of writing, speech, or recording.
"The newspaper printed an extract from the minister's long speech."
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noun A concentrated substance obtained by drawing out the essential part of something.
"This shampoo contains an extract of green tea leaves."
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extract in a sentence
- He used pliers to extract the rusty nail from the plank.
- The dentist had to extract two of her wisdom teeth.
- The newspaper printed an extract from the minister's long speech.
- Read the short extract below and answer the three questions.
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What is "extract" in Italian?
"extract" in Italian is estratto, cavare. extract means: To pull or draw something out, often with effort or force.
How do you use "extract" in a sentence?
Example: "He used pliers to extract the rusty nail from the plank." In Italian, "extract" is estratto, cavare.
Are there other ways to say "extract" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 2 translations listed for "extract": estratto, cavare.
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