extraction

Definition

  • noun: the act or process of getting something by pulling it out, forcing it out, etc.
  • noun: the act or process of 'extracting' something
  • used after 'of' to describe the origin of a person or family
  • synonyms: lineage, descent, birth

Examples

  • a family 'of' Italian 'extraction' [=a family whose ancestors came to another country from Italy]

  • tooth 'extractions' and other dental procedures

  • the 'extraction' of juices from plant matter

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) All right. What the...? Well, that's one way to pull a tooth. Darn kids. Well, good thing l pulled the right one, eh? Nigel, you just missed an extraction. Has he loosened the periodontal ligament yet? What am l talking about? Where's Nemo? l've got to speak with him. (..)
    2003 Finding Nemo