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protractile
UK
/prəʊˈtræktʌɪl/
US
/proʊˈtræktaɪl/
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protractile
adjective
more protractile
Comp.
most protractile
Super.
UK
/prəʊˈtræktʌɪl/
US
/proʊˈtræktaɪl/
Translations
высовывающийся
The chameleon's protractile tongue helps it catch insects.
Высовывающийся язык хамелеона помогает ему ловить насекомых.
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выдвижной
Definitions
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.
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extendable
stretchable
elongated
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