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81-able — [ə bəl] [ME < OFr < L abilis] suffix forming adjectives 1. that can or will [perishable] 2. capable of being ed [manageable] 3. worthy of being ed [lovable] 4. having qualities of [comfortable] …
82able-bodied — [ā′bəl bäd΄ēd] adj. healthy and strong …
83able-whackets — [f. whack.] ‘A popular sea game with cards, wherein the loser is beaten over the palms of the hands with a handkerchief tightly twisted like a rope. Very popular with horny fisted sailors.’ Smyth Sailor s Word bk …
84able — ab·sorb·able; ac·count·able; ac·tion·able; adapt·able; ad·vance·able; ad·vis·able·ness; al·lege·able; al·ter·able; ami·able·ness; bounce·able; brib·able; bridge·able; buff·able; build·able; burn·able; can·cel·able; change·able; change·able·ness;… …
85Able seaman — This article is about a civilian occupation. For a military rank, see able seaman (rank). Able seaman Able seamen generally serve as a ship s helmsmen, relying on visual references, compasses, and …
86Able Seaman (occupation) — Infobox shipping job name = Able seaman othernames = Able bodied seaman photo = Scross helmsman.jpg photo helmsmen, relying on visual references, compasses, and a rudder angle indicator to steer a steady course as directed by the mate or other… …
87Able space probes — The first three Able space probes were also called Thor Able because they were launched on Thor booster rockets. * Pioneer 0 (Thor Able 1) called the Able 1 probe. (Pioneer) destroyed 77 seconds after launch due to ruptured tank. * Pioneer 1… …
88-able — suffix forming adjectives meaning: 1 that may or must be (eatable; forgiveable; payable). 2 that can be made the subject of (dutiable; objectionable). 3 that is relevant to or in accordance with (fashionable; seasonable). 4 (with active sense, in …
89Able Seaman (rank) — Royal NavyIn the Royal Navy in the middle of the 18th century, the term Able Seaman (abbreviated AB) referred to a seaman with at least two years experience at sea. Seamen with less experience were referred to as landmen or ordinary seamen.In… …
90able — a|ble [ eıbl ] adjective *** intelligent or good at doing something: She is a very able driver. an academically able child be able to do something 1. ) used for saying that it is possible for someone to do something. Forms such as have been able… …
