turnable

Able to rotate

Turnable describes something capable of being turned—rotated, flipped, or redirected.

A turnable knob can be twisted; a turnable phrase can be reworked.

The word is straightforward but uncommon, usually replaced by more specific alternatives like adjustable or reversible.

rotatable

swivel

Rotating connection point

wheel · crank · knob · dial · spindle · shaft · gyrate · twirl · rotor · axle

adjustable

dial

Graduated circular indicator

  • knobRounded gripping fixture
  • valveFluid flow controller
  • thermostatAutomatic climate control device

potentiometer · regulator · dimmer · tuner · setting · calibration · trimmer · control · slider · gearshift

manipulable

handle

Part for gripping

spanner · grip · joystick · tongs · wheel · switch · key · latch · tap · faucet

malleable

pliable

Capable of bending easily

shapeable · ductile · plastic · soft · yielding · adaptable · pliant · formable · impressionable

Categories
Opposites
capacity for rotation

turnablefixed

Restored or immovable

immovable · unturnable · stationary · locked · rigid

changeability/convertibility

turnableirreversible

Cannot be undone

unadjustable · non-adjustable · unconvertible · unchangeable · permanent

Family

returnable

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G