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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 |
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[ adjective ] capable of being broken or damaged
Examples "earthenware pottery is breakable" "breakable articles should be packed carefully" Related terms unbreakable delicate brittle friable splintery frangible crumbly breakableness |
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