PROTRACTILE


Meaning of PROTRACTILE in English

adj.

Pronunciation: - ' trak-t ə l, - ˌ t ī (- ə )l

Function: adjective

Etymology: Latin protractus

Date: 1828

: capable of being thrust out < protractile jaws>

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