bank|a|ble

bank|a|ble
bank|a|ble «BANG kuh buhl», adjective.
1. that can be converted into cash at or by a bank.
2. certain to produce box-office success and profits: »

[He] has become a “bankable” superstar, whose commitment to a project means that a film will be made and will be guaranteed a certain success (New York Times Magazine).


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  • ble — ab·di·ca·ble; abom·i·na·ble; abus·a·ble; ac·ces·si·ble; ac·com·mo·da·ble; ac·cost·a·ble; ac·cu·mu·la·ble; ac·cus·a·ble; ace·to·sol·u·ble; achie·va·ble; acid·i·fi·a·ble; ac·knowl·edge·a·ble; act·a·ble; ac·ti·va·ble; ac·tu·al·iz·a·ble; add·a·ble;… …   English syllables

  • Double-bank — Dou ble bank , v. t. (Naut.) To row by rowers sitting side by side in twos on a bank or thwart. [1913 Webster] {To double bank an oar}, to set two men to pulling one oar. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • To double-bank an oar — Double bank Dou ble bank , v. t. (Naut.) To row by rowers sitting side by side in twos on a bank or thwart. [1913 Webster] {To double bank an oar}, to set two men to pulling one oar. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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  • dou|ble-bank — «DUHB uhl BANGK», transitive verb. 1. to provide with two rowers: »The crewmen double banked each of the oars. 2. British. a) to ride two on (a horse, bicycle, or other vehicle). b) = double park. (Cf. ↑double park) c) Figurative. to double:… …   Useful english dictionary

  • cred´it|a|ble|ness — cred|it|a|ble «KREHD uh tuh buhl», adjective. 1. bringing praise or honor: »Her record of perfect attendance is very creditable to her. SYNONYM(S): praiseworthy, meritorious, commendable. 2. respectable; reputable: »His performance, though not… …   Useful english dictionary

  • cred|it|a|ble — «KREHD uh tuh buhl», adjective. 1. bringing praise or honor: »Her record of perfect attendance is very creditable to her. SYNONYM(S): praiseworthy, meritorious, commendable. 2. respectable; reputable: »His performance, though not inspiring, was a …   Useful english dictionary

  • re|li´a|ble|ness — re|li|a|ble «rih LY uh buhl», adjective. worthy of trust; that can be depended on: »reliable sources of news. Send him to the bank for money; he is a reliable boy. –re|li´a|ble|ness, noun. Synonym Study Reliable, trustworthy mean worthy of being… …   Useful english dictionary

  • re|li|a|ble — «rih LY uh buhl», adjective. worthy of trust; that can be depended on: »reliable sources of news. Send him to the bank for money; he is a reliable boy. –re|li´a|ble|ness, noun. Synonym Study Reliable, trustworthy mean worthy of being depended on… …   Useful english dictionary

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