Shovable

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Capable of being pushed.

    "Reason behind this apparent madness: the exhibits are the most shovable of all objects — chairs; and, to help "sell" modern design, the museum is allowing liberal application of that time-honored chair test: sitting."

Example

More examples

"Reason behind this apparent madness: the exhibits are the most shovable of all objects — chairs; and, to help "sell" modern design, the museum is allowing liberal application of that time-honored chair test: sitting."

Etymology

From shove + -able.

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