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Porrection

/pɔˈɹɛkʃən/ · noun

Meaning

(archaic) The act of stretching forth, or holding forward, as if offering..

Example Sentences

The two flaps on the free end of the underlip clasp little clusters of pollen grains between them and grind them behind by quick alternate porrections and retractions

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What does porrection mean?

Porrection means (archaic) The act of stretching forth, or holding forward, as if offering..

What is a synonym for porrection?

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What is the opposite of porrection?

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How do you use porrection in a sentence?

The two flaps on the free end of the underlip clasp little clusters of pollen grains between them and grind them behind by quick alternate porrections and retractions

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