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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. * * * … Universalium
rigid frame — rigid frame, adj. (in iron, steel, and reinforced concrete construction) a bent having absolutely rigid connections at the knees … Useful english dictionary
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
