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retractible

retractible is the alternative form of retractable.

Meaning of retractable

Adjective

retractable (not comparable)

  1. Capable of being retracted; retractile.
    • Retractable steps and handrails are provided on each side of the cars. The steps, which are under the control of the guard, are operated by hand levers in the entrance vestibule.1952 September, “Modernised Pull-and-Push Trains”, in Railway Magazine, page 617

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Origin of retractible

From retract + -ible.

Questions about retractible

What is retractible the alternative form of?
Retractible is the alternative form of retractable.

Words near retractible in the dictionary

  1. retracter
  2. retracters
  3. retractest
  4. retracteth
  5. retractibility
  6. retractible
  7. retractile
  8. retractility
  9. retracting
  10. retracting rooftop
  11. retracting rooftops

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