tractile /ˈtɹæktaɪl/ adjective4 •Capable of being drawn or stretched out in length.Because it [the dormouse] dravveth the hinder legges after it like a Hare, it is called Animal tractile, for it goeth by iumpes and little leapes. — 1607 •Pertaining to traction or pulling.Kites, which the kind Mr. Benjamin Smith had supplied me with, as a tractile power to assist us in dragging sledges, as well as a means of signalizing between parties, afforded much interest, […] — 1852 •(old-fashioned) Capable of being guided, influenced, or led.It appears that shepherds have not changed more than sheep in the process of time. The shy hairy men who herd the tractile flocks might be, except for some added clothing, the very brethren of David. — 1903 •(no longer used, rare) Of financial assets: able to be drawn or procured from a place of deposit; liquid.With all other assets that could be made tractile and merchantable, they went to pay Haym Salomon's debts. — 1930 formsmore tractile · most tractile