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[ noun ] an article that is fragile and easily broken

Examples

"pack the breakables separately"

Used in print

(Sallie Bingham, "Moving Day," The Atlantic...)

`` Winston '' , she said , `` get the basket for the breakables '' .

Related terms

article

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[ adjective ] capable of being broken or damaged

Examples

"earthenware pottery is breakable" "breakable articles should be packed carefully"

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