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inflatable, a. and n.|ɪnˈfleɪtəb(ə)l|
Also inflateable.
[f. inflate v. + -able.]
A. adj. Capable of being inflated, blown out, or distended with air or gas.
1878Gentl. Mag. May 603 This craft was made of caoutchouc, inflatable, and weighed 300 lbs. 1884Pall Mall G. 23 Sept. 6/1 Inflatable collars..which will support them in the water. 1897Daily News 19 Feb. 3/5 The defendants, an American firm, use an inner inflateable tube and cover.
B. n. An object, e.g. a dinghy, a toy, etc., which is capable of being inflated.
1954Official Directory—American Toy Fair 46 Phonographs, inflatables, swimming accessories, [etc.]. 1962Engineering 3 Aug. 151 No less than 17,000 Allied aircrew lives were saved by inflatables. 1970Guardian 30 July 9/6 Mark Fisher..and Simon Connolly..are now preparing a DIY inflatable dome kit to order... It makes up into an inflatable 12 ft in diameter by 8 ft high. 1971A. Bullock 20th Cent. 245/1 The sculptor has a variety of..plastics with which to make inflatables or multiples. 1971New Scientist 27 Apr. 284/3 Inflatables help children move without fear. 1971Ink 12 June 11/4 Children's Rights Day: Action Space with inflatables and events. 1973New Society 11 Jan. 70/2 A huge plastic inflatable for people to jump around on. |