Entry 1 sense Webster, 1913 Retractable /(rē̇*trākt"ȧ*b'l)/ · Re·tract·a·ble · IPA /ɹiˈtɹæk.tɪ.bəl/ 01 a. Capable of being retracted; retractile. 1. Capable of being retracted; retractile.