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Definition of Collapsable
1. Adjective. Capable of collapsing or being collapsed. "A collapsible boat"
Similar to: Foldable, Foldaway, Folding, Telescopic, Tip-up
Derivative terms: Collapse
Antonyms: Noncollapsible
Definition of Collapsable
1. Adjective. (alternative spelling of collapsible) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Collapsable
Literary usage of Collapsable
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Mechanics' Magazine, Museum, Register, Journal, and Gazette (1843)
"The collapsable metal tube for holding colours, invented by Mr. Rand, and now in
general use among artists, is one of the most valuable presents ever made ..."
2. The Practitioner by Gale Group, ProQuest Information and Learning Company (1895)
"... that on the recommendation of competent authorities a special form of vulcanite
nozzle has been made to fit the collapsable tubes in which " Haze- line ..."
3. Diseases of the intestines by Ismar Boas (1904)
"In place of this we may employ a collapsable tin tube to which a short piece ...
The collapsable tube is then slowly squeezed and some of the ointment thus ..."
4. Newton's London Journal of Arts and Sciences: Being Record of the Progress by William Newton, Charles Frederick Partington (1853)
"But there was really a marked distinction between the two; for Tetley's was
essentially a wheel, with radial spokes, carrying collapsable valves at their ..."
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