Meaning of the word extracting in English

What does extracting mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

extracting

US /ɪkˈstræktɪŋ/
UK /ɪkˈstræktɪŋ/

Verb

1.

to remove or take out, especially by effort or force

Example:
The dentist was skilled at extracting wisdom teeth.
They are extracting oil from the ground.
2.

to obtain (information, money, etc.) from someone, especially with difficulty or against their will

Example:
It was difficult to extract the truth from him.
The police tried to extract a confession from the suspect.