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retractable

English

Etymology

retract +? -able

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /?i?t?ækt?b?l/, /???t?ækt?b?l/

Adjective

retractable (not comparable)

  1. Capable of being retracted; retractile.

Derived terms

Translations

See also

  • pull-down

Noun

retractable (plural retractables)

  1. A retractable pen.

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daggerboard

English

Etymology

dagger +? board, from its shape.

Noun

daggerboard (plural daggerboards)

  1. (nautical) A retractable centreboard that slides out to act as a keel.

Alternative forms

  • dagger-board
  • dagger board

See also

  • dagger
  • board

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