The difference between Convertible and Roadster

When used as nouns, convertible means interchangeable things or terms, whereas roadster means a sea-going vessel riding at anchor in a road or bay.

Convertible is also adjective with the meaning: able to be exchanged, one for the other, especially.

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  1. Convertible as an adjective (historical, _, currency):

    Able to be converted, particularly: Able to be exchanged, one for the other, especially # Able to be exchanged for specie. # Able to be exchanged for foreign currency. # Able to be exchanged for a different class of security (usually common stock) under certain set terms. Able to undergo conversion (i.e., inversion) without falsehood. Able to be turned, especially # Able to be turned in a different direction. #* 1635, Nathanael Carpenter, Geography Delineated Forth in Two Bookes (1.4.77) #*: The Axis of the Earth is supposed to haue a convertible nature. # Able to be turned to a different purpose. # Able to be turned to a different religion or belief. Able to be turned into a different thing, especially # Able to change from a closed to an open frame and back again. # Able to be easily digested.

  1. Convertible as a noun (dated, in plural):

    Interchangeable things or terms.

  2. Convertible as a noun (vehicles):

    A convertible car: a car with a removable or foldable roof able to convert from a closed to open vehicle and back again.

  3. Convertible as a noun (finance):

    A convertible security: a stock, bond, etc. that can be turned into another (usually common stock) under certain set terms.

  4. Convertible as a noun (computing):

    A computer able to convert from laptop to tablet and back again.

  1. Roadster as a noun:

    a sea-going vessel riding at anchor in a road or bay.

  2. Roadster as a noun (nautical):

    A clumsy vessel that works its way from one anchorage to another by means of the tides.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek Ham. Nav. Encyc"

  3. Roadster as a noun (archaic):

    A horse for riding or driving on the road.

  4. Roadster as a noun:

    A bicycle, or tricycle, adapted for common roads, rather than for the racing track, usually of classic style and steel-framed construction.

  5. Roadster as a noun (UK, dated):

    One who drives much; a coach driver.

  6. Roadster as a noun (UK, dated, slang):

    A hunter who keeps to the roads instead of following the hounds across country.

  7. Roadster as a noun:

    An open automobile having a front seat and a rumble seat.

  8. Roadster as a noun:

    A person who lives along the road.

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