collapsibleadj.
/kəˈlapsɪb(ə)l/ Capable of collapsing: made to collapse or fold together.
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the world > space > extension in space > reduction in size or extent > [adjective] > folded up or rolled up > able to be
voluble1662
roll-up1748
turn-up1767
shut-up1799
collapsible1843
telescoping1873
collapsing1884
packaway1892
foldaway1960
1843 Mechanics' Mag. 38 488 The collapsable metal tube for holding colours..now in general use among artists.
1874 F. G. D. Bedford Sailor's Pocket Bk. vii. 226 Increased accommodation could be provided if collapsible boats were supplied to the expedition.
1883 G. C. Davies Norfolk Broads (1884) xxi. 158 The canvas skin of the little ‘Berthon’ collapsible boat.
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