Nonretractable vs. Retractable — What's the Difference?
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Difference Between Nonretractable and Retractable
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Definitions
Nonretractable
Not retractable.
Nonretractable claws
Nonretractable landing gear
Retractable
To take back; disavow
Refused to retract the statement.
Nonretractable
Not able to be drawn into the main body; - of claws and other extensile parts of animals or objects; as, a bear's claws, unlike a cat's, are nonretractile. Opposite of retractile.
Retractable
To draw back or in
A plane retracting its landing gear.
Nonretractable
Not capable of being retracted
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Retractable
To utter (a sound) with the tongue drawn back.
Retractable
To draw back (the tongue).
Retractable
To take something back or disavow it.
Retractable
To draw back
A leash that retracts into a plastic case.
Retractable
Capable of being retracted; retractile.
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Retractable
A retractable pen.
Retractable
Capable of being retracted; retractile.
Retractable
Capable of being retracted;
Retractable landing gear