Associations to the word «Tractile»

Adjective

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Wiktionary

TRACTILE, adjective. Capable of being drawn out in length; ductile.

Dictionary definition

TRACTILE, adjective. Capable of being shaped or bent or drawn out; "ductile copper"; "malleable metals such as gold"; "they soaked the leather to made it pliable"; "pliant molten glass"; "made of highly tensile steel alloy".

Wise words

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Aldous Huxley