shapable

adjective

ˈshā-pə-bəl How to pronounce shapable (audio)
variants or shapeable
Definition of shapablenext
as in plastic
capable of being easily molded or modeled add just enough water to the flour so that it becomes a shapable mass

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  1. plastic
  2. adaptable
Adjective
  • Cover the pot with a clear plastic bag to hold in moisture, then put the cutting in a warm place with bright, indirect light.
    — Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026
  • YouTube and social media even walk viewers through DIY portable bidets built from plastic soda bottles.
    — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of plastic
Adjective
  • The obvious comparison with Anthony Gordon has been made by pundits and there are parallels with the adaptable forward Newcastle sold to Barcelona in May for up to €80million.
    — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Whether dressed up with a blazer or kept casual with a tank top, jorts are adaptable, which is a major part of their appeal.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of adaptable
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“Shapable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shapable. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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