retractable

  • 11retractable — UK [rɪˈtræktəb(ə)l] / US adjective able to be pulled backwards or inside something larger a stadium with a retractable roof …

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  • 12retractable — retract ► VERB 1) draw or be drawn back. 2) withdraw (a statement or accusation) as untrue or unjustified. 3) withdraw or go back on (an undertaking or promise). DERIVATIVES retractable adjective retraction noun retractive adjective …

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  • 13retractable — adjective capable of being retracted retractable landing gear • Similar to: ↑retractile …

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  • 14Retractable screen — Retractable screens provide a barrier to insects entering the interior while allowing the option of an unobstructed view, without a traditional hinged or sliding screen door.[1] Contents 1 Description 2 Operation 3 …

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  • 15Retractable roof — A retractable roof is a kinetic architectural element used in many sports venues, in which a roof made of a suitable material can readily be mechanically deployed from some retracted or open position into a closed or extended position that… …

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  • 16Retractable bridge — A retractable bridge is a type of movable bridge in which the deck can be rolled or slid backwards to open a gap for crossing traffic, usually a ship on a waterway. This type is sometimes referred to as a thrust bridge.Retractable bridges date… …

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  • 17Retractable Hardtop — Ein Cabrioverdeck bezeichnet das entfernbare oder wegklappbare Dach eines Cabrios. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1 Grundlagen 2 Flexibles Verdeck (Softtop) 3 Frühere Verdecke 4 Klappbares Dach (Retractable Hardtop) 4.1 …

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  • 18Retractable Preferred Shares — A specific type of preferred stock thats lets the owner sell the share back to the issuer at a set price. Typically, the issuer can force the redemption of the retractable preferred share for cash at maturity. Sometimes instead of cash,… …

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  • 19Retractable Bond — A bond that features an option for the holder to force the issuer to redeem the bond before maturity at par value. An investor may choose to shorten the maturity on a bond because of market conditions or if he or she requires the principal sooner …

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  • 20retractable — adjective see retract …

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