protractile
capable of being protracted, lengthened, or protruded.
Origin of protractile
1Other words from protractile
- pro·trac·til·i·ty, noun
- non·pro·trac·tile, adjective
Words Nearby protractile
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How to use protractile in a sentence
Balbiani describes the buccal cavity as containing a protractile stylet.
Parasites | T. Spencer CobboldThe intermaxillaries are moderately protractile, and curve a little downwards.
Discoveries in Australia, Volume 1. | J Lort StokesThe intermaxillaries are moderately protractile, but the lower jaw, when depressed, projects still further forward.
Discoveries in Australia, Volume 1. | J Lort StokesProtrud′able, Protru′sile, protractile; Protru′sible, able to be protruded.
British Dictionary definitions for protractile
less commonly protractible
/ (prəˈtræktaɪl) /
able to be extended or protruded: protractile muscle
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