adduct

¹ad·duct

verb \ə-ˈdəkt, a-\

Definition of ADDUCT

transitive verb

: to draw (as a limb) toward or past the median axis of the body; also : to bring together (similar parts) <adduct the fingers>

Origin of ADDUCT

Latin adductus, past participle of adducere

First Known Use: circa 1839

Rhymes with ADDUCT

abduct, bile duct, conduct, construct, deduct, eruct, induct, instruct, obstruct, reluct, subduct