French word

taillable

Pronunciation

IPA/tajabl/

Meaning

  • adjectivecarvable

Example

La pierre est taillable.

The stone can be carved.

Illustration for taillable (carvable)

More examples

Ce bloc de cire est taillable.

This block of wax can be carved.

Core concept

A block of stone or wood that yields to a blade and takes a chosen shape.

Similar words

découpable: Able to be cut apart or shaped with a blade.
moulable: Soft enough to be shaped easily by hand or with tools.

Definition in French

Qui peut être taillé, c'est-à-dire qu'on peut le sculpter ou le couper pour lui donner une forme.

Word origin

Taillable is formed from the French verb tailler, meaning to cut or shape, with the productive suffix -able for possibility.

Usage tips

  • Taillable describes something that can be shaped, while taillé describes something already cut or shaped.

Other meanings

  • cuttableverb

Related words

  • taillercarveverb
  • taillagecarvingnoun
  • taillécarvedadjective

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