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pliable
adjective as in bendable, adaptable
Example Sentences
Eventually, it becomes pliable enough to pick off ground balls.
Canned crescent dough, improbably, was just right: pliable without tearing, sturdy without getting tough, and still capable of a respectable rise.
A standard burger took ten seconds; the Snack Wrap required nearly a minute, with a 20-second steam step just to make the tortilla pliable.
The higher butterfat content provides a richer flavor and creamier texture, while the slow-churned process makes the butter smoother and more pliable.
Unlike eye surgery, which is common, operations aren’t often performed on the pliable bones and hair cell receptors of the middle ear, the source of natural hearing.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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