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portable

por·table

UK/ˈpɔː(ɹ)təbəl/ US/ˈpɔː(ɹ)təbl̩/ fairly common
adjective (2) noun (1)

adjective

1.

easily or conveniently transported

  • “a portable television set”
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2.

of a motor designed to be attached to the outside of a boat''s hull

  • “a portable outboard motor”
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noun

1.

a small light typewriter; usually with a case in which it can be carried

Origin

From Middle English portable, from Middle French portable and Latin portābilis. By surface analysis, port (“to carry”) + -able.

Phrases

  • portable art
  • portable engine
  • portable executable
  • portable phone
  • portable stove
  • portable telephone

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