RETRACTILE


Meaning of RETRACTILE in English

adj.

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

Function: adjective

Date: 1777

: capable of being drawn back or in < retractile claws>

– re · trac · til · i · ty \ ˌ r ē - ˌ trak- ' ti-l ə -t ē , ri- \ noun

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