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

  • (..) ASHDOWN : The signal works. Good. The attack commences tomorrow at , worldwide. Your unit will be in support of the bombing of Skynet Central. JOHN: What is the extraction plan for the prisoners? Extraction plan? There is no extraction plan. -We're gonna level the place. -Negative. I told you... (..)
    2009 Terminator Salvation
  • (..) Eagle to Bravo . Bravo , do you copy? Over. Bravo , Bravo , do you copy? Over? Here. MAN : Bravo , identify. Over. Connor. MAN : We'll send units to the extraction point. How many survivors are on-site? Over. One. MAN : Copy. PILOT: Return to base, sir? -RTB? -Negative. -Take me to Command. (..)
    2009 Terminator Salvation