"capable of being drawn in," 1769; see retract + -able. Meaning "capable of being disowned" is recorded from 1610s. Also sometimes spelled retractible.
retractable landing gear
retort
retortion
retouch
retrace
retract
retractable
retraction
retrain
retransmission
retread
retreat
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