nonretractile
/ˌnɑnrɪˈtræktəl/
adjective
- Not capable of being drawn back or retracted.
- The nonretractile nature of the tool made it difficult to store safely.
- In biology, nonretractile structures are often adapted for digging or gripping.
- Dogs have nonretractile claws, unlike many cats.
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