Collapsible

//kəˈlæps.ə.bəl// adj, noun

adj, noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Any object that can be collapsed to save space.

    "Some umbrellas can be unfolded manually, while the others can spring open automatically. Umbrellas are genuine collapsibles."

  2. 2
    Any object that can be collapsed to save space.; A kind of boat that can be collapsed for greater portability.
  3. 3
    Any object that can be collapsed to save space.; A display element that can be collapsed to hide it from view.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Designed to be collapsed, especially so as to be more compact when not in use.

    "collapsible shovel"

Adjective
  1. 1
    capable of collapsing or being collapsed wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
astringentcollapsableconsumptivefoldablesoft topstyptic

Example

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"There are collapsible solar cookers."

Etymology

From collapse + -ible.

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