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bindable

bindable

7.3
Can be fastened with rope, straps, or ties
  • adjective
  • /ˈbaɪndəbl/
: 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

tie-on
vsbindable
7 6.4

Made to be attached with a string or cord

is used for securing in many ways beyond tying alone
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
mountable
vsbindable
1 4.3

Can be fixed to another surface for use

is about being fastenable by rope, bond, or other general methods
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
1 3.1

Can be attached to a surface

is capable of being secured by rope, bond, or other means
securable
vsbindable
1 4.1

Can be fastened so it stays in place

is about being able to be secured by rope, bond, or other 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.