|
Definition of Semirigid
1. Adjective. Having a form maintained by a rigid internal structure as well as by internal gas pressure.
2. Adjective. Not fully rigid.
Definition of Semirigid
1. Adjective. Partially rigid ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Semirigid
1. [adj]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Semirigid
Literary usage of Semirigid
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The New International Encyclopaedia by Herbert Treadwell Wade (1922)
"The semirigid and non- rigid are thought to be in many respects greatly ...
The keel alone of the semirigid, however, calls for several freight cars, ..."
2. Basic Helicopter Handbook by Diane Publishing Company (1995)
"semirigid rotor systems In a semirigid rotor system, the rotor blades are rigidly
... Summarizing, a semirigid rotor system can flap and feather as a unit. ..."
3. Code of Federal Regulations 21 Food and Drugs: Parts 170 to 199 Revised as by U.s. Gpo (2005)
"semirigid and rigid acrylic and modified acrylic plastics may be safely used as
articles intended for use in contact with food, in accordance with the ..."
4. The American Year Book by Simon Newton Dexter North, Francis Graham Wickware, Albert Bushnell Hart (1911)
"In the Lebaudy, of the semirigid type. the car is ... In the semirigid and nonrigid
types bags are placed inside of time gas bags into which air is forced ..."