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protractile

/prəʊˈtræktʌɪl/

/proʊˈtræktaɪl/

Translations

protractileadjective

more protractile

Comp.

most protractile

Super.

/prəʊˈtræktʌɪl/

/proʊˈtræktaɪl/

The chameleon's protractile tongue helps it catch insects.

Высовывающийся язык хамелеона помогает ему ловить насекомых.

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Synonyms

protractileadjective

Capable of being extended or protruded.

The chameleon's protractile tongue allows it to catch insects from a distance.

(Zoology) Able to be thrust forward, especially said of jaws, tongues, or other anatomical parts.

Many teleost fishes have protractile jaws that help them seize prey.