Meaning & use
retractable
Able to be pulled back in or drawn inward, especially a mechanical part.
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The stadium has a retractable roof that closes automatically in bad weather.
She prefers a pen with a retractable tip so the ink doesn't dry out.
A note on using this word
"Retractable" describes objects designed to be drawn back mechanically, such as roofs, blades, or landing gear.
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