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bindable

bindable

7.3
Can be fastened with rope, straps, or ties
  • adjective
  • /ˈbaɪndəbl/
translation icon : fijable
  • The cables are bindable using simple twist ties for easy storage.

Examples

  • Not all materials are equally bindable with standard straps.

  • The instructions specify that every component must be bindable before shipment.

  • This rope is bindable.

  • The fabric is bindable.

  • Not all materials are equally bindable for securing items during transport.

  • The cables can be made bindable with straps to keep them organized.

  • The components are designed to be bindable to ensure easy assembly.

Synonyms

attachable
vsbindable
1 3.2

A thing that you can fasten to something else

is more general, covering fastening by rope, bond, or other means
bondable
vsbindable
  • Specialized
1 6.8

Able to be joined to another material with glue or heat

is more general, allowing fastening by rope, bond, or other means
connectable
vsbindable
1 4.2

Able to join with other devices and parts

is specific to being fastened or secured, not just linked
fixable
vsbindable
3.1

Can be attached to a surface

is capable of being secured by rope, bond, or other means
securable
vsbindable
4.1

Can be fastened so it stays in place

is about being able to be secured by rope, bond, or other methods
tie-on
vsbindable
6.4

Made to be attached with a string or cord

is used for securing in many ways beyond tying alone
mountable
vsbindable
4.3

Can be fixed to another surface for use

is about being fastenable by rope, bond, or other general methods

Surface Forms

bindable positive

Morphology

bindable = bind (transparent) = bind + able

Standard adjective formation from the verb 'bind' with '-able' meaning 'capable of being bound', which a learner can derive.

Etymology

Bindable comes from bind ('to tie') and the ending -able ('can be'). So something bindable is 'able to be tied' or fastened with rope, straps, or other means.