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retractile

/rɪˈtræktɪl/ adjective · British & US
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What does retractile mean?

adjective

Capable of being drawn back or withdrawn, especially into a sheath or a cavity.

Example

"The retractile claws of the cat allowed it to climb up the tree."

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