rigid frame
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rigid frame — rigid frame, adj. (in iron, steel, and reinforced concrete construction) a bent having absolutely rigid connections at the knees … Useful english dictionary
Rigid frame — A rigid frame in structural engineering is the load resisting skeleton constructed with straight or curved members interconnected by mostly rigid connections.It can resists moments at joints.Its member can take bending moment,shear and axial… … Wikipedia
frame — n. & v. n. 1 a case or border enclosing a picture, window, door, etc. 2 the basic rigid supporting structure of anything, e.g. of a building, motor vehicle, or aircraft. 3 (in pl.) the structure of spectacles holding the lenses. 4 a human or… … Useful english dictionary
rigid — rig|id [ rıdʒıd ] adjective ** ▸ 1 not easy to change ▸ 2 done in a strict way ▸ 3 difficult to bend ▸ 4 not willing to change ▸ 5 unable to move 1. ) not easily changed: a rigid class system 2. ) done or applied in a strict and unreasonable way … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
rigid */*/ — UK [ˈrɪdʒɪd] / US adjective 1) not easily changed a rigid class system 2) done or applied in a strict and unreasonable way rigid control over behaviour rigid discipline 3) stiff, hard, and difficult to bend or move The door is made from… … English dictionary
frame — I UK [freɪm] / US noun Word forms frame : singular frame plural frames ** 1) a) [countable] a structure that forms a border for a picture or mirror and holds it in place a silver photograph frame b) a border around a door or window The window… … English dictionary
frame — frame1 [ freım ] noun ** ▸ 1 border of picture etc. ▸ 2 part of object ▸ 3 one photograph on film ▸ 4 shape of someone s body ▸ 5 box on Internet page ▸ 6 part of game of bowling 1. ) count a structure that forms a border for a picture or mirror… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
rigid — adj. 1 not flexible; that cannot be bent (a rigid frame). 2 (of a person, conduct, etc.) inflexible, unbending, strict, harsh, punctilious (a rigid disciplinarian; rigid economy). Derivatives: rigidity n. rigidly adv. rigidness n. Etymology: F… … Useful english dictionary
Rigid-framed power kite — A Rigid framed power kite consists of a single skin and a rigid frame. Typically it has four lines and a pair of handles; or a particular style of bar, again with 4 lines. (See also kite control systems) The best known commercial kite of this… … Wikipedia
frame trawl — a conical shaped trawl with the mouth kept open by a rigid frame … Dictionary of ichthyology
