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PORTABLE

\pˈɔːtəbə͡l], \pˈɔːtəbə‍l], \p_ˈɔː_t_ə_b_əl]\

Definitions of PORTABLE

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language

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of a motor designed to be attached to the outside of a boat's hull; "a portable outboard motor"

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

of a motor designed to be attached to the outside of a boat's hull; "a portable outboard motor"

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

Possible to be endured; supportable.

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
By Oddity Software

That may be easily carried.

1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer

That may be carried: not bulky or heavy.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

That may be easily carried about the person; not bulky.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

That may be easily carried, as by hand; not bulky or heavy; easily transported.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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