retractable
pronunciation
How to pronounce retractable in British English:
UK [rɪˈtræktəbl]
How to pronounce retractable in American English:
US [rɪˈtræktəbl]
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- Adjective:
- capable of being retracted
Word Origin
- retractable (adj.)
- "capable of being drawn in," 1769; see retract + -able. Meaning "capable of being disowned" is recorded from 1610s. Also sometimes spelled retractible.
Example
- 1. Retractable glazing and operable louvers provide low-tech solutions with a high impact design .
- 2. Cowboys stadium is a domed stadium with a retractable roof in arlington , texas .
- 3. A retractable beach deck in the back of the yacht presents an additional comfortable relaxation zone .
- 4. Some gliders can launch themselves with a retractable propeller turned by a small combustion engine .
- 5. There are two types of needle electrodes : simple straight needles and a straight , hollow needle that contains several retractable electrodes that extend when needed .