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Etymology

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shove +‎ -able

Adjective

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shovable (comparative more shovable, superlative most shovable)

  1. Capable of being pushed.
    • 1941, Arts magazine, volume 16, page 9:
      Reason behind this apparent madness: the exhibits are the most shovable of all objects — chairs; and, to help "sell" modern design, the museum is allowing liberal application of that time-honored chair test: sitting.