"ductile" meaning in English

See ductile in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /ˈdʌk.taɪl/ [UK, US] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-ductile.wav [UK] Forms: ductile [positive], more ductile [comparative], most ductile [superlative]
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  1. If something is ductile, it can be stretched into wire, usually metal.
    Sense id: simple-ductile-en-adj-4aae-HVD
  2. If something is ductile, it can easily be molded into a new shape.
    Sense id: simple-ductile-en-adj-bAoIF-Mh
  3. If someone is ductile, they are easily lead; they are prone to follow.
    Sense id: simple-ductile-en-adj-4j6VJihO
     
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