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RETRACTABLE
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Dictionary entry overview: What does retractable mean?
• RETRACTABLE (adjective)
The adjective RETRACTABLE has 1 sense:
1. capable of being retracted
Familiarity information: RETRACTABLE used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Capable of being retracted
Context example:
retractable landing gear
Similar:
retractile (capable of retraction; capable of being drawn back)
Context examples
The domestic short-hair cat has a flexible, compact body and long tail that enhances balance, as well as keen eyesight and retractable claws.
(Domestic Short Hair Cat, NCI Thesaurus)
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