protrusible
Capable of being protrudedCapable of being protruded; capable of being thrust outward.
Meaning
1 senses(not comparable)Capable of being protruded; capable of being thrust outward.
Near-synonyms: popout; pop-up; extendible, extensible
The stylet, a protrusible spear-shaped feature of a nematode, allows it to attack and feed on plant roots.
capable of being thrust forward, as the tongue
Synonyms
5 synonymsClose in meaning
- capable of being thrust forward, as the tongue:protrusile
Word family
4 related wordsDerivedprotrusibility