shovable

adj

Etymology

From shove + -able.

  1. derived from *skewbʰ-
  2. inherited from *skeubaną
  3. inherited from *skeuban
  4. inherited from sċūfan
  5. inherited from schouven
  6. suffixed as shovable — “shove + able

Definitions

  1. Capable of being pushed.

    • Reason behind this apparent madness: the exhibits are the most shovable of all objects — chairs; and, to help "sell" modern design, the museum is allowing liberal application of that time-honored chair test: sitting.

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