extendable

[US]/ek'stendəbl/
[UK]/ɪk'stɛndəbl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. capable of being expanded, stretched out, or prolonged.

Phrases & Collocations

extendable feature

Example Sentences

The extendable ladder can reach up to 12 feet.

The extendable dining table can accommodate more guests when fully extended.

The extendable leash allows the dog to roam freely within a certain range.

She bought an extendable suitcase for her upcoming trip.

The extendable baton is used by law enforcement for self-defense.

The extendable arm of the crane helped lift heavy loads.

The extendable warranty on the product gives customers peace of mind.

The extendable handle on the suitcase makes it easy to carry.

The extendable power cord allows you to plug in devices further away.

The extendable deadline for the project gives us more time to complete it.

Real-world Examples

And I've designed and created the most realistic, expandable extendable lightsaber.

Source: Listening Digest

" What was that about? " whispered Ron, reeling in the Extendable Ears.

Source: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

They're usually...they have extendable feet, so you can adjust the height.

Source: IELTS Speaking Preparation Guide

" Fred and George have invented Extendable Ears, see, " said Ron, " They're really useful."

Source: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Harry pulled the Extendable Ear out of his own, his heart hammering very fast and heat rushing up his face.

Source: 5. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

The male displays another feature—an extendable wattle.

Source: Science 60 Seconds - Scientific American December 2019 Collection

There were also creatures like Ottoia, a segmented worm with an extendable mouth for slurping up small prey.

Source: PBS Earth - Animal Fun Facts

Looking up, he saw Fred and George on the landing above, cautiously lowering the Extendable Ear towards the dark knot of people below.

Source: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Harry pressed the Extendable ear deeper into his own: over the murmur of the river he could make out more voices, but they were not speaking English or any human language he had ever heard.

Source: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

China's space station will be an extendable T-shaped form, with the core module at the center, cargo and crewed spaceships at each end, and two lab capsules named Wentian and Mengtian on each side.

Source: Selected English short passages

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