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