liftableadj.
/ˈlɪftəbl/, U.S. /ˈlɪftəb(ə)l/ That may be lifted.
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the world > space > place > removal or displacement > [adjective] > removed or taken away > able to be > by lifting
liftable1856
lift-off1907
the world > movement > motion in a certain direction > upward movement > raising > [adjective] > lifting > that can be lifted
liftable1856
lift-up1917
1856 J. F. Ferrier Inst. Metaphysic (ed. 2) Introd. 62 To divide the ponderable into the liftable by us..and the still liftable, though not by us.
a1871 T. Carlyle in J. W. Carlyle Lett. & Memorials (1883) III. 194 I was to remove thither with my work (so soon as liftable).
1893 Field 4 Mar. 335/1 The centre-plate is so fitted as to be liftable into or out of the boat.
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