Definition Synonyms
Definition of movable - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
not fixedable to be moved or rearranged easily
- The table is movable and can be placed anywhere.
2.
personal propertyTECH. relating to personal property, not real estateTECH.
- The movable assets were listed separately from the real estate.
3.
varying dateTECH. changing in date from year to yearTECH.
- Easter is a movable feast.
Noun
1.
propertyTECH. personal property not attached to landTECH.
- He inherited several movables from his grandfather's estate.
2.
movementRare item that can be moved easilyRare
- The auction featured many movables, including antique chairs.
Expressions with movable
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event or experience that is flexible or adaptable
The festival was a movable feast, changing locations each year.
personal property that can be moved and is not attached to land
Movable property includes cars, furniture, and jewelry.
property or goods that can be moved from one place to another
The company pledged its movable assets as security for the loan.
bridge that can be raised, lowered, or moved to allow passage
The movable bridge opens to let ships pass through the channel.
jaw part that can shift position to bite, hold, or grip
Tighten the movable jaw until it firmly holds the metal bar.
printing system using reusable separate characters arranged to form text
Movable type enabled faster book production than hand copying or woodblock printing.
Origin of movable
Latin, movere (to move) + -able (capable of)
Terms with movable included in their meaning
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structure
movable barrier at an entrance
home
movable covering for a window to block light
household items
movable items in a room for use or decoration
container
movable cover for a container
baby toy
baby's toy with movable parts for learning
camping
small movable stove for outdoor cooking
temporary facility
small movable enclosure containing a toilet for temporary use
movable bridge
bridge that can be raised to prevent crossing
car feature
movable panel in a car roof for light and air
street
movable stand for coffee in busy areas
graphical user interface
movable icon showing pointer device position
animal
reptile with a long body, tail, movable eyelids, and four legs
work machinery
movable machines or tools used for work in different locations
car interior
movable flap inside a car blocking sunlight
technology
showing a small movable box that stays above other content
portable toilet
movable toilet used at outdoor events
architecture
flat movable section that opens or closes by moving sideways
media
movable pole for microphone or camera support
mechanics
mechanical device with movable jaws
aviation
movable staircase for aircraft
zipper
movable part of a zip fastener
tools
tool with a movable jaw for turning nuts and bolts
organization
movable tray for holding components
room contents
movable and fixed items used to equip a room or building
Examples of movable in a sentence
Movable partitions allow for flexible room layouts. She inherited a collection of movable antiques. The insurance covers all movable belongings in the house. The date of the festival is movable. Thanksgiving is not a movable holiday. The auction featured various movables from the estate.
They decided to sell the movables to raise funds. They sold all the movables before moving. The gallery displayed various movables for sale.
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- French:mobile, meubles, ...
- German:beweglich, bewegliche Sachen, ...
- Italian:mobile, beni mobili, ...
- Spanish:móvil, bien mueble, ...
- Portuguese:móvel, bem móvel, ...
- Chinese:可移动的, 动产, ...
- Japanese:移動可能な, 動産, ...
- Arabic:قَابِل لِلنَّقْل, مَنْقُولات, ...
- Hebrew:נִיעַ, מִטַּלְטְלִין, ...
- Russian:переносной, движимые вещи, ...
- Ukrainian:пересувний, рухомі речі, ...
- Hindi:चलायमान, चल संपत्ति, ...
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