† ˈhelctic,a.Obs. [ad.Gr. ἑλκτικός fit for drawing, f. ἑλκτός, verbal adj. of ἕλκειν to draw, drag.] That serves to draw, drawing. 1658W. Burton Itin. Anton. 54 Who with I know not what Helktique Instruments..have removed Cataractonium out of Yorkshire.