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protractile
[ proh-trak-til, -tahyl, pruh- ]
/ proʊˈtræk tɪl, -taɪl, prə- /
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adjective
capable of being protracted, lengthened, or protruded.
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OTHER WORDS FROM protractile
pro·trac·til·i·ty, nounnon·pro·trac·tile, adjectiveWords nearby protractile
protozoan, protozoology, protozoon, protract, protracted, protractile, protraction, protractor, protriptyline, protrude, protruding
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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
protractile
less commonly protractible
/ (prəˈtræktaɪl) /
adjective
able to be extended or protrudedprotractile muscle
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