liftable, a.
(ˈlɪftəb(ə)l)
[f. lift v. + -able.]
| 1856 Ferrier Inst. Metaph. Introd. 62 To divide the ponderable into the liftable by us..and the still liftable, though not by us. 1871 Carlyle in Mrs. Carlyle's Lett. 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. |