Index of English words, starting with "re"

(1) - Retractable (a.) Capable of being retracted; retractile.

(1) - Retractile (a.) Capable of retraction; capable of being drawn back or up; as, the claws of a cat are retractile.

(1) - Retraction (n.) The state or condition of a part when drawn back, or towards the center of the body.
(2) - Retraction (n.) The act of retracting or shortening; as, the retraction of a severed muscle; the retraction of a sinew.
(3) - Retraction (n.) The act of withdrawing something advanced, stated, claimed, or done; declaration of change of opinion; recantation.
(4) - Retraction (n.) The act of retracting, or drawing back; the state of being retracted; as, the retraction of a cat's claws.