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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
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airplane seats retractable

Is an airplane seat retractable. Is that the word?

Airplane seats are retractable. They can be upright and down if you want to be at a slant.
  

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" "Retractable" means that it can change size with part of the chair pulling into itself. "Adjustable" is easier to use in more situations and can mean that the seat can change shape.

  • " "Retractable" means that it can change size with part of the chair pulling into itself.
  • "Adjustable" is easier to use in more situations and can mean that the seat can change shape.
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Replace "retractable" with "adjustable." "Retractable" means that it can change size with part of the chair pulling into itself. "Adjustable" is easier to use in more situations and can mean that the seat can change shape.

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