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shovable en · ADJ

Etymology

From shove + -able.

Meanings

  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. 1941, Arts magazine, volume 16, page 9:

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shoveable alternative lexicographic
more shovable Degree=Cmp lexicographic
most shovable Degree=Sup lexicographic