Re*vers"i*ble (?), a. [Cf. F.
réversible revertible, reversionary.] 1.
Capable of being reversed; as, a chair or seat having a
reversible back; a reversible judgment or
sentence.
2. 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.
Re*vers"i*ble (?), a. [Cf. F.
réversible revertible, reversionary.] 1.
Capable of being reversed; as, a chair or seat having a
reversible back; a reversible judgment or
sentence.
2. 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.
