| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
abduct (æbˈdʌkt) ![]() | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to remove (a person) by force or cunning; kidnap |
| 2. | Compare adduct (of certain muscles) to pull (a leg, arm, etc) away from the median axis of the body |
| [C19: from the past participle of Latin abdūcere to lead away] | |
| ab'ductor | |
| —n | |
abductor ab·duc·tor (āb-dŭk'tər)
n.
A muscle that draws a body part, such as a finger, arm, or toe, away from the midline of the body or of an extremity.
| abductor (āb-dŭk'tər) Pronunciation Key
A muscle that draws a limb or part of a limb away from the midline of the body. Compare adductor. |