retractable

rɪˈtræktəbəl

Definition

Definition of retractable - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

flexible objectsable to be pulled back or withdrawn

The retractable cord fits neatly inside the case.
The pen has a retractable tip for pocket safety.
Install retractable awnings to shade the patio on hot days.

collapsible

foldable

telescopic

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Expressions with retractable

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retractable landing gear

aircraft wheels and supports that fold into the body during flight

The fighter jet's retractable landing gear reduced drag at high speeds.

Origin of retractable

Latin, retractus (draw back)

Terms with retractable included in their meaning

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roller shoe

clothing

shoe with retractable wheels

drop top

automobile

convertible car with a retractable roof

utility knife

tool

cutting tool with a retractable blade

snorkel

marine

retractable tube for submarine ventilation

cabriolet

vehicle

automobile with a retractable roof

centerboard

sailing

retractable board on sailboats preventing sideways drift

fixie

tools

knife with a non-retractable blade

proboscis worm

invertebrate

marine worm with a long, retractable feeding tube

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French:rétractable, ...
German:einziehbar, ...
Italian:retrattile, ...
Spanish:retráctil, ...
Portuguese:retrátil, ...
Chinese:可伸缩的, ...
Japanese:伸縮自在の, ...
Arabic:قابِل لِلسَّحْب, ...
Hebrew:נִשְׁלָף, ...
Russian:выдвижной, ...
Ukrainian:витягуваний, ...
Hindi:खींचकर वापस होने योग्य, ...
Bengali:গুটানো যায় এমন, ...
Catalan:retràctil, ...
Czech:zatahovací, ...
Danish:indtrækkelig, ...
Dutch:intrekbaar, ...
Greek:συρόμενος, ...
Hungarian:visszahúzható, ...
Khmer:អាចទាញត្រឡប់បាន, ...
Korean:접이식, ...
Persian:جمع‌شونده, ...
Polish:chowany, ...
Portuguese (BR):retrátil, ...
Romanian:retractabil, ...
Swedish:indragbar, ...
Thai:หดเก็บได้, ...
Turkish:geri çekilebilir, ...
Vietnamese:có thể thu vào, ...

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