extractor (n.)

  1. an instrument for extracting tight-fitting components

  2. an apparatus that uses centrifugal force to separate particles from a suspension

    [ Syn: centrifuge , separator ]

  3. a mechanism in a firearm that pulls an empty shell case out of the chamber and passes it to the ejector

    [ Syn: cartridge extractor , cartridge remover ]

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