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protractile

/prəˈtræk.taɪl/

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adjective

/prəˈtræk.taɪl/C2formaltechnicalobsolete
  • ruПрилагательное, описывающее что-то, что может быть выдвинуто или вытянуто, особенно в биологическом или механическом контексте. Сейчас в значительной степени заменено на 'protractible' или 'extendable'.

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'.

  1. Capable of being extendedC2formal

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

    ruВыдвижной

    • 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.

    Synonymsextendableextendibleextensibleprotractibleprotrusibleprotrusile

    Antonymsfixedimmovableretractile

Forms
  • more protractile comparative form
  • most protractile superlative form