retractile
/ri-trak-til/US // rɪˈtræk tɪl //UK // (rɪˈtræktaɪl) //
伸缩式,伸缩性,缩回式,缩回
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Definitions
adj.形容词 adjective
- 1
Zoology.
- : capable of being drawn back or in, as the head of a tortoise; exhibiting the power of retraction.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Examples
Two globose retractile vesicles issue from the ninth and tenth segments of those of Arctia chrysorrhea, &c.
A tubular ovipositor, consisting of several pieces often retractile within each other, like the tubes of a telescope.
Once upon a time, many, many hundred years ago, the dog did use its claws; they were then retractile.
Although they resemble cats superficially they are not directly related to them and their claws are only partly retractile.
These small palps were probably retractile, and capable of being withdrawn entirely under the hood.
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