collapsible

kəˈlæpsəbl̩

Definition

Definition of collapsible - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

equipmentdesigned to be compacted for transport

The collapsible ladder is perfect for small spaces.
The collapsible tent was easy to carry on the hike.
He packed a collapsible chair for the picnic.

foldable

packable

telescopic

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Expressions with collapsible

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collapsible shelter

folding structure for sleeping, made with cloth and rods

We packed a collapsible shelter for the windy mountain campsite.

Origin of collapsible

Latin, collapsus (fallen together)

Terms with collapsible included in their meaning

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fold flat

adj.

collapsible

able to collapse into a flat shape

folding stick

mobility

collapsible walking aid for support

card house

fragile structure

structure made of playing cards, easily collapsible

opera hat

formal attire

collapsible top hat worn by men at formal events

sunshade

umbrella

handheld collapsible umbrella for shade

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French:pliable, ...
German:zusammenklappbar, ...
Italian:pieghevole, ...
Spanish:plegable, ...
Portuguese:dobrável, ...
Chinese:可折叠的, ...
Japanese:折りたたみ式の, ...
Arabic:قابِل لِلطَّيّ, ...
Hebrew:מִתְקַפֵּל, ...
Russian:складной, ...
Ukrainian:складний, ...
Hindi:मोड़ने योग्य, ...
Bengali:ভাঁজযোগ্য, ...
Catalan:plegable, ...
Czech:skládací, ...
Danish:sammenklappelig, ...
Dutch:inklapbaar, ...
Greek:αναδιπλούμενος, ...
Hungarian:összecsukható, ...
Khmer:អាចបត់បង្រួមបាន, ...
Korean:접이식의, ...
Persian:تاشو, ...
Polish:składany, ...
Portuguese (BR):dobrável, ...
Romanian:pliabil, ...
Swedish:hopfällbar, ...
Thai:พับเก็บได้, ...
Turkish:katlanabilir, ...
Vietnamese:gấp gọn, ...

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