Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • See shapable.

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  • adjective Alternative spelling of shapable.

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Examples

  • I am interested in liquids because they are in shapeable state of matter.

    Carla Leitao: A New Biological Habitat Carla Leitao 2011

  • Scientists, engineers and metallurgists for Alcoa Inc. and U.S. Steel Corp. are testing new alloys to develop thinner, stronger, shapeable metals that they hope auto makers will use in the next generation of fuel-efficient cars.

    Metal Firms Seek Weight Loss Robert Guy Matthews 2011

  • We will have power over the show because the old model just isn't capturing enough audience, and we will demand interactive, shapeable narratives -- and get them with tools we can use ourselves for narration.

    We Need Community Managers 2006

  • Provide it with some moisture and high heat, and we can coax from it a broad range of shapeable consistencies, creamy and chewy and brittle and rock hard.

    On Food and Cooking, The Science and Lore of the Kitchen Harold McGee 2004

  • Whipped Cream The miraculous thing about whipped cream is that simple physical agitation can transform a luscious but unmanageable liquid into an equally luscious but shapeable “solid.”

    On Food and Cooking, The Science and Lore of the Kitchen Harold McGee 2004

  • Provide it with some moisture and high heat, and we can coax from it a broad range of shapeable consistencies, creamy and chewy and brittle and rock hard.

    On Food and Cooking, The Science and Lore of the Kitchen Harold McGee 2004

  • Whipped Cream The miraculous thing about whipped cream is that simple physical agitation can transform a luscious but unmanageable liquid into an equally luscious but shapeable “solid.”

    On Food and Cooking, The Science and Lore of the Kitchen Harold McGee 2004

  • Scientists, engineers and metallurgists for Alcoa Inc. and U.S. Steel Corp. are testing new alloys to develop thinner, stronger, shapeable metals that they hope auto makers will use in the next generation of fuel-efficient cars.

    WSJ.com: What's News US 2011

  • A new poll shows the public's opinion is still highly shapeable.

    LocalNews8.com - Local News 8 - Headlines 2010

  • A new poll shows the public's opinion is still highly shapeable.

    WTVM - 1- WTVM Home 2010

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