1. Word finder
  2. Word definitions
  3. tractile

Find the word definition

What is "tractile"

Crossword clues for tractile

tractile
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Tractile

Tractile \Tract"ile\, a. [L. trahere, tractum, to draw.] Capable of being drawn out in length; ductile.
--Bacon.

Wiktionary
tractile

a. Capable of being drawn out in length; ductile.

WordNet
tractile

adj. 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" [syn: ductile, malleable, pliable, pliant, tensile]

Usage examples of "tractile".

True, many chronic diseases are obstinate, yet a course of restorative medication persistently followed, promises a fortunate issue in this tractile temperament.