Definition of Retractable

1. Adjective. Capable of being retracted. "Retractable landing gear"

Similar to: Retractile

Definition of Retractable

1. a. Capable of being retracted; retractile.

Definition of Retractable

1. Adjective. Capable of being retracted; retractile. ¹

2. Noun. A retractable pen. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Retractable

1. tractable [adj] - See also: tractable

Lexicographical Neighbors of Retractable

retours
retrace
retraceable
retraced
retracement
retracements
retracer
retracers
retraces
retracing
retrack
retracked
retracking
retracks
retract
retractable
retractables
retractably
retractate
retractation
retractations
retracted
retracted publication
retracted tongue root
retractible
retractile
retractilities
retractility
retracting

Literary usage of Retractable

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. OECD Economics Glossary: English-French = Glossaire de L'économie de L'OCDE by Oecd, SourceOECD (Online service) (2006)
"... retractable bond, retractable note obligation à option de rachat par ... bond obligation nominative [FIN] retractable bond syn. retractable note, ..."

2. Annual Review of Aircraft Accident Data: U. S. General Aviation, Calendar by DIANE Publishing Company (1996)
"2 59 Type Maintenance Program Annual Manufacturer's Inspection Program Tailwheel—retractable mains 8 Amphibian 9 SO IFR Equipped ..."

3. Available Technologies of the Office of Technology Transfer, U. S. Energy by DIANE Publishing Company (1994)
"The new gripper employs a retractable band and a contoured base. The unique features of the robotic device are: • employs a retractable band for grasping ..."

4. The Medical and Surgical Reporter (1893)
"That a long and redundant foreskin, though freely retractable, may be a cause for local and reflex diseases may occasion, or at least exaggerate, ..."

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