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retractable /rɪˈtraktəb(ə)l /adjective1Able to be drawn back or back in: a stadium with a retractable roof the tigers have retractable claws...- Once it's out of the package, you can see both retractable cables.
- All seats have full three-point retractable safety belts.
- A price above €60,000 should entitle the owner to an automatically retractable radio aerial.
2(Of a statement or accusation) able to be withdrawn: the agreement was not retractable...- Another retractable statement derived from that same interview would be, "I can't sing."
- Besides proof by retractable confession, evidence can be given by two male adults who saw the accused drinking and smelled alcohol on his breath.
- It not only deems it impolite to insult directly, but also can include an obvious, but easily retractable accusation.
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