crushableadj.
/ˈkrʌʃəb(ə)l/ Capable of being crushed.
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the world > existence and causation > creation > destruction > pressing, pressure, or squeezing > [adjective] > capable of being pressed, etc.
brayable1611
squeezable1813
crushable1863
the world > textiles and clothing > textiles > textile fabric or an article of textile fabric > textile fabric > textile fabric with specific qualities > [adjective] > resistant to damage > not
crushable1863
1863 A. Trollope Rachel Ray I. vii. 130 Make yourself comfortable..; you can't crush me. Or rather I always make myself crushable on such occasions.
1887 Daily News 6 Jan. 3/1 A less crushable material.
1927 Daily Express 12 Dec. 5 Pack as you buy is a useful rule for all but very crushable goods.
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