extensile

• 形容词，意为能够被拉伸或延展的；现代英语中多由 extensible 或 extendable 取代。

An adjective meaning capable of being extended or stretched out; now largely replaced by 'extensible' or 'extendable'.

1. Capable of being extendedC2formal

   Able to be stretched out, protruded, or opened outward.

   可伸出的

   • The frog's tongue is extensile, allowing it to catch insects from a distance.
   • Some animals have extensile claws that they use for climbing.
   • The telescope has an extensile arm for better viewing.

   同义词expandableextendableextensibleprotractilestretchable

   反义词inextensiblerigid