protrusile

pro·tru·si·ble

P0619400 (prō-tro͞o′səl, -sīl′) also pro·tru·sile (-tro͞o′səl, -sīl′)adj. Capable of being thrust outward, as the proboscis of many insects.

[Latin prōtrūsus, past participle of prōtrūdere, to protrude; see protrude + -ile.]

protrusile

(prəˈtruːsaɪl) adj (Zoology) zoology capable of being thrust forwards: protrusile jaws. Also: projectile

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protrusile - capable of being thrust forward, as the tongueprotrusibleextensible, extensile - capable of being protruded or stretched or opened out; "an extensile tongue"; "an extensible measuring rule"

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adj capable of being thrust forward, as the tongue

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