noun
extractor
ihk-STRAK-tuh
noun
1
A device or machine designed to remove or draw out a particular substance or component.
"The kitchen has an extractor fan above the hob to pull out steam and smells."
"The juicer works as a cold-press extractor, squeezing juice without heating it."
2
The part of a firearm mechanism that pulls a spent cartridge case out of the chamber.
"A worn extractor can cause the rifle to jam."
How to Use Extractor
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA machine, tool, or part whose job is to pull something out — smoke, juice, oil, or a spent cartridge.
Common pairings
extractor fan
juice extractor
Word Forms
extractors plural
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The kitchen has an _____ fan above the hob to pull out steam and smells.