Retractile

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    That can be retracted (as a cat's claws)
Adjective
  1. 1
    capable of retraction; capable of being drawn back wordnet

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"Martens have bushy tails and large paws with partially retractile claws."

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