retractable

adjective (retractable)

«retractable» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Able to be pulled back in or folded away when not in use. tree →
Describing something that can slide or roll back into a case or body. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life: retractable pens, retractable dog leads, retractable roofs on stadiums, retractable aeroplane landing gear. In science and nature lessons: cats have retractable claws — they can pull them in. Phrases: retractable claws, retractable roof, retractable pen, retractable lead.

Examples

Cats have retractable claws. tree →
The stadium has a retractable roof for rainy days. tree →
Click the retractable pen to make the tip come out. tree →
Our dog's lead is retractable. tree →
The plane's wheels are retractable and fold up after take-off. tree →
A tape measure has a retractable metal tape. tree →

Note

Spelling: retractable (ends -able). From the verb "retract". Dogs' claws are mostly not retractable, unlike cats'.

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «retractable» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
«retractable» in the school dictionary on Mova free.

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