extractor

noun

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ex·trac·tor | \ ik-ˈstrak-tər

Definition of extractor

: one that extracts especially : the mechanism in a firearm that dislodges a spent cartridge from the chamber

Examples of extractor in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The action is designed to interface with a wide variety of flat, breach-face barrels, thanks to the non-protruding extractor. — Joe Genzel, Outdoor Life, "10 Top Precision Rimfire Rifles for Competition and the Field," 9 Nov. 2020 Marofsky said that during ballot processing, a machine extractor opens the ballots. — Mckenzie Sadeghi, USA TODAY, "Fact check: Viral video shows Pennsylvania poll workers fixing damaged ballots," 6 Nov. 2020 These three features—the extractor, trigger, and safety—have defined the qualities of a proper hunting rifle for generations, and the arguments in favor of each are still valid today. — John B. Snow, Outdoor Life, "This Custom Hunting Rifle From Dakota Arms is an Old-School Beauty," 9 Sep. 2020 Just make sure the extractor is strong with a good track record. — Ron Spomer, Outdoor Life, "How to Buy Your First Nice Hunting Rifle," 2 Nov. 2020 Pre-pandemic, Pennsylvania was slated to be the second-largest extractor of new oil and gas in the country. — Nikil Saval, The New Republic, "The Future of the Democratic Party Is in Pennsylvania," 26 Oct. 2020 Each welding booth also comes with a fume extractor that pulls out the air every two minutes as students toil work on their projects. — Farah Eltohamy, The Arizona Republic, "Butchers, welders and aestheticians require in-person training. Here's how that happens with COVID-19," 9 Oct. 2020 This was the first time Caraway, who works as an extractor at a medical cannabis company, participated in any sort of protest, Caraway told CNN. — Brian Ries, CNN, "Protester who Trump called an 'anarchist' on Twitter says he was just trying to help out," 3 June 2020 Nutribullet The original Nutribullet comes with a 600-watt motor base, an extractor blade, a 24-ounce cup and an 18-ounce cup. — NBC News, "17 best high school graduation gifts 2020," 5 May 2020

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