breakable
breakable
Definition
break·able (brāk′ə bəl)
adjective
that can be, or is liable to be, broken
noun
a thing easily broken; fragile article
breakable
Synonyms
breakable
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- remove: Caution: Remove anything breakable from the TV viewing area, including items on top of TV.
Used with adjective complement
- look: The Alarm is the only slight quibble, with it looking really really breakable!
Modifies a noun
- crust: Also the ice was thin and crusty in places with the breakable crust on the snow needing care.
- glass: Do not take breakable glasses or crockery in or around the pool.
- item: The fault was yours in not removing breakable items or getting the pup out the door fast enough.
- wall: Interestingly enough, the wall crumbled away, revealing a small passage leading out to another breakable wall.
- material: Vases made of breakable material - such as glass or ceramic - are not allowed for health and safety reasons.
- object: Once inside you must destroy every breakable object within 40 seconds.
Modifying Another Word
- easily: The clips holding it in place are brittle and easily breakable.
- highly: All fragile and highly breakable Genie items must be secured or removed.
Noun used with modifier
- anything: Caution: Remove anything breakable from the TV viewing area, including items on top of TV.
Browse dictionary entries near breakable
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