protractile

An adjective describing something that can be extended or drawn out, especially in a biological or mechanical context. Now largely replaced by 'protractible' or 'extendable'.

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1. Capable of being extended C2 formal

   Able to be drawn out or lengthened, especially in reference to a body part or object.

   • The chameleon's tongue is protractile, allowing it to catch insects from a distance.
   • Some species of fish have protractile jaws for capturing prey.
   • The device has a protractile arm that can reach into narrow spaces.

   🌐قابل للامتداد

   المرادفات: extendableextendibleextensibleprotractibleprotrusibleprotrusile

   الأضداد: fixedimmovableretractile

• more protractile comparative form
• most protractile superlative form