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Nonretractile
Description:
Nonretractile refers to something that is incapable of being pulled or drawn back, or unable to be retracted.
Senses and Usages:
- Adjective: In reference to body parts, particularly the foreskin, that cannot be drawn back or retracted.
- Example Sentence 1: The young boy was diagnosed with nonretractile foreskin, which may require medical intervention in the future.
- Example Sentence 2: Many infants suffer from nonretractile foreskin, which is considered normal at their age.
- Adjective: Pertaining to an object or substance that cannot be pulled, drawn, or folded back into its original position.
- Example Sentence 1: The spring used in the design is nonretractile, ensuring that the device remains stable at all times.
- Example Sentence 2: The nonretractile cord on the blinds helps to keep them securely in place when fully extended.
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