depowerable

English

Etymology

depower +‎ -able

Adjective

depowerable (not comparable)

  1. Of a kite: whose power can be reduced (or otherwise adjusted).
    • 2007, Rosanne Cobb, Kites: Flying Skills and Techniques, from Basic Toys to Sport Kites:
      Flying a four-line kite with a bar Using a bar can make life easier, as the kite is more stable (depending on whether the kite is a fixed-power or depowerable kite) and you can hold on with only one hand when you need to, and you can hook into a harness with a safety system.
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