Meanings
adjectiveman-portable (not comparable)
- not comparableThat can be transported on a person. Often used of military weapons systems, e.g. missiles.
Man-portable missiles imperil both military, civilian aircraft.
2003, Sandra I. Erwin, National Defense
Synonyms & antonyms
adjectiveportable by one man
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