retractile

adjective

re·​trac·​tile ri-ˈtrak-tᵊl How to pronounce retractile (audio)
-ˌtī(-ə)l
: capable of being drawn back or in
retractile claws
retractility noun

Word History

First Known Use

1769, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of retractile was in 1769

Dictionary Entries Near retractile

Cite this Entry

“Retractile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/retractile. Accessed 29 May. 2023.

Kids Definition

retractile

adjective
re·​trac·​tile ri-ˈtrak-tᵊl How to pronounce retractile (audio)
-ˌtīl
: capable of being drawn back or in
the retractile claws of a cat

Medical Definition

retractile

adjective
re·​trac·​tile ri-ˈtrak-tᵊl How to pronounce retractile (audio) -ˌtīl How to pronounce retractile (audio)
: capable of being drawn back or in
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