retractabletool
nounUK /rɪˈtræktəbəl tuːl/
US /rɪˈtræktəbəl tuːl/
A tool that can pull its sharp or working part back inside itself.
The retractabletool clicked shut so the blade was safely hidden.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A tool whose cord or cable winds back into its casing.
He used a retractabletool to pull the measuring tape back in.
3. A device with a part that slides back into the body when not in use.
The retractabletool kept the screwdriver bit tucked away.
4. Any implement designed to withdraw its working end for safety or storage.
A retractabletool is handy because it stays compact in your pocket.