Capable of being reversed; as, a chair or seat having a reversible back; a reversible judgment or sentence.
Hence, having a pattern or finished surface on both sides, so that either may be used; -- said of fabrics. Reversible lock, a lock that may be applied to a door opening in either direction, or hinged to either jamb. -- Reversible process. See under Process.
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