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What does retracting mean?

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  1. present participle of retract
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With a jet propulsion motor, retracting wheels and a speedboat-like hull, the Aquada's makers say it is powerful enough to pull a water-skier.
A loadcrew member failed to properly insert the safing pin prior to retracting the missile's umbilical cable.
Maybe they noted that pilots had problems maintaining control of the aircraft in some way while retracting the flaps after taking off.
As the aircraft became airborne, the nose wheel, in retracting into its well, pulled the cover from the window.
By retracting his confession he lost the opportunity of being considered for parole.
Pushing this button pushes the spring to one side, retracting the pawl from the bit opening.

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