detachable
Any device that is designed so that it can be detached from something elseAny device that is designed so that it can be detached from something else.
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» The pontoons are detachable.
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1 sensesAny device that is designed so that it can be detached from something else.
Examples
3 sentencesThe pontoons are detachable.
The roofs are made with detachable pieces.
Each door has a detachable slide that can be used as a raft.
Origin
From French détachable, detach + -able.From French détachable, detach + -able.
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Forms
plural: detachables| Singular | detachable |
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See also
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