retracts
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English
Definitions
verb
- To pull back inside.“An airplane retracts its wheels for flight.”
- To draw back; to draw up.“A cat can retract its claws.”
- To take back or withdraw something one has said.“I retract all the accusations I made about the senator and sincerely hope he won't sue me.”
- To take back, as a grant or favour previously bestowed; to revoke.
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