nonretractile

• Adjetivo que significa incapaz de ser retraído ou recolhido, usado geralmente em contexto biológico ou técnico.

An adjective meaning not capable of being drawn back or in, typically used in biological or technical contexts; now largely replaced by 'non-retractable'.

1. Not capable of being drawn backC2formal

   Describes a part of an animal or object that cannot be pulled back or withdrawn.

   Não retrátil

   • A cat's claws are retractile, but a dog's claws are nonretractile.
   • The nonretractile landing gear on older aircraft was simpler but less aerodynamic.
   • Some animals have nonretractile penises, which remain visible even when not in use.

   Sinônimosfixedimmovablenonretractable

   Antônimosretractableretractile