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Definition of adjustable - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
change or controlable to be changed for different needs or control
- The adjustable chair fits anyone's height or comfort.
- The adjustable strap improved the backpack's fit during hikes.
- He bought an adjustable wrench for home repairs.
Expressions with adjustable
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tool with a movable jaw for turning nuts and bolts
He tightened the bolt using an adjustable wrench..
strap whose length or fit can be changed using a fastening device
The backpack has an adjustable strap for a more comfortable fit.
pliers with adjustable jaws for gripping objects
He used adjustable pliers to fix the leak.
supporting structure whose size or position can be changed by the user
The adjustable frame allowed the table to fit different workspaces.
able to be made taller or shorter for different users
The height-adjustable chair helps children sit comfortably at the table.
hand tool with adjustable jaw for nuts and bolts
He used an adjustable spanner to fix the leak.
towing device with adjustable height or angle
The trailer was connected using an adjustable hitch.
Origin of adjustable
English, adjust (arrange) + -able (capable of)
Terms with adjustable included in their meaning
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dental equipment
adjustable chair for patients in dental offices
furniture
adjustable chair used in barbershops for hair-cutting
desk table
small lamp for a desk or table, often adjustable
furniture
chair with adjustable back and footrest
adjustable
desk that can be adjusted for standing
adjustable ladder
ladder that can be extended in length
headwear
baseball cap without adjustable straps or elastic
medical
bed with adjustable sections for patient care
pianists
stool for pianists, usually height-adjustable
system
lighting system with adjustable fixtures
automobile
adjustable flap on a car windshield for sun protection
technology
adjustable options that control how a device connects to a network
technology
designed to have adjustable properties
artist's table
worktable with adjustable top for drawing
balance
adjustable pole for balance on uneven terrain
tools
tool with adjustable jaws for gripping
geometry tool
tool for drawing circles with two adjustable arms
adjustable backrest
having a backrest that can be adjusted to lean back
furniture
chair with adjustable back and footrest for reclining
adjustable chair
able to lean backward for comfort or rest
home
lighting system with adjustable fixtures on a track
photography
camera lens with adjustable focal length for different views
laboratory
small gas burner with adjustable air supply
technology
group of adjustable options that control how a system works
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- French:réglable, ...
- German:verstellbar, ...
- Italian:regolabile, ...
- Spanish:ajustable, ...
- Portuguese:ajustável, ...
- Chinese:可调节的, ...
- Japanese:調節可能な, ...
- Arabic:قابِل لِلتَّعْدِيل, ...
- Hebrew:מִתְכַּוְּנָן, ...
- Russian:регулируемый, ...
- Ukrainian:регульований, ...
- Hindi:समायोज्य, ...
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