adductor
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of adductor
1740–50; < New Latin, Late Latin: conductor. See adduce, -tor
Vocabulary lists containing adductor
Example Sentences
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He ended the Ashes with an adductor problem, then suffered a horrific broken cheek when struck by a ball while coaching the Durham academy.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026
Alcaraz needed a medical timeout - which he said was for an adductor problem even though he seemed to be cramping - midway through a five-hour, five-set battle against Zverev.
From BBC ● Jan. 31, 2026
He then missed six weeks with an adductor strain and this season he has missed time with a calf strain and a groin injury.
From Barron's ● Jan. 9, 2026
The visitors came out fighting after the break, Ruben Loftus-Cheek heading over before Leao, who had arrived in Cagliari nursing a right adductor problem, breaking the deadlock having hit the crossbar minutes earlier.
From Barron's ● Jan. 2, 2026
Since there is no "gaping" in doves the muscle is only large enough to overcome the inherent tone of the relaxed adductor muscles.
From Jaw Musculature of the Mourning and White-winged Doves by Merz, Robert L.
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