aimable

adjective

aim·​able ˈā-mə-bəl 

: capable of being aimed at something

independently aimable lenses

… a posh but no-nonsense interior, which has comfortable seats, large controls and even aimable, closeable air vents …

—Dan Jedlicka, Chicago Sun-Times, 18 Aug. 2002

Word History

First Known Use

1944, in the meaning defined above

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