tractile Meaning, Definition & Usage
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adjective satellite capable of being shaped or bent or drawn out
ductile; pliable; malleable; tensile; pliant.
- ductile copper
- malleable metals such as gold
- they soaked the leather to made it pliable
- pliant molten glass
- made of highly tensile steel alloy
WordNet
Tract"ile adjective
Etymology
L.Definitions
Capable of being drawn out in length; ductile. Bacon.