retracted

Definitions

Past participle of retract (re- 'back' + tract 'pull'): pulled back. Physical (retracted claws) or figurative (a retracted statement that was taken back).

Common Collocations

• 1.retracted claws收起的爪子
• 2.retracted statement撤回的声明
• 3.retracted landing gear收起的起落架

Example Sentences

• 1.

  The cat sat with its claws retracted, perfectly calm.

• 2.

  The paper was withdrawn after the authors retracted their findings.