Cowper, Prog

of Err. abduce abduce (ab-dūs'), v. t.; pret. and pp. abduced , ppr. abducing . [ abducere , ab , away, + ducere, lead: see ductile .] 1. To draw or lead away by persuasion or argument.-2. To lead away or carry off by improper means; abduct. [Rare.]-3t. To draw away or aside, as by the action of an abductor muscle.