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'.

• 🇪🇸Adjetivo que describe algo que puede extenderse o sacarse hacia afuera, especialmente en contextos biológicos o mecánicos. En gran medida reemplazado hoy por 'protractible' o 'extendable'.

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.

   🇪🇸protráctil

   Sinónimos: extendableextendibleextensibleprotractibleprotrusibleprotrusile

   Antónimos: fixedimmovableretractile

• more protractile comparative form
• most protractile superlative form