What does retractile mean?
Definitions for retractile
rɪˈtræk tɪlre·trac·tile
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Princeton's WordNet
retractileadjective
capable of retraction; capable of being drawn back
"cats have retractile claws"
Wiktionary
retractileadjective
That can be retracted (as a cat's claws)
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retractile
Retractile refers to the ability or characteristic of being drawn back or in, often related to a part of an animal's body that can be extended and withdrawn, such as claws or a proboscis. It can also refer to something that can be retracted or pulled back into a main body or structure.
Webster Dictionary
Retractileadjective
capable of retraction; capable of being drawn back or up; as, the claws of a cat are retractile
Etymology: [Cf. F. -rtractile.]
Entomology
Retractile
capable of being drawn in or retracted.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of retractile in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of retractile in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
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