semirigid

• Beschreibt etwas, das teilweise steif oder fest, aber nicht völlig unbiegsam ist. Bezieht sich auf einen mittleren Grad an Steifheit oder Härte.

Describes something that is partially rigid or stiff, but not completely inflexible.

1. Partially rigid structureC2formal

   Having a form maintained by a combination of a rigid internal structure and internal gas pressure.

   Halbstarre Konstruktion

   • The semirigid airship uses both a metal frame and gas cells for its shape.
   • Engineers designed a semirigid structure for the new aircraft.
   • Semirigid materials are used in certain types of packaging.

2. Not fully rigidC2formal

   Possessing some flexibility while still maintaining a degree of stiffness.

   Halbstarr

   • The semirigid plastic pipe can bend slightly without breaking.
   • This semirigid foam is used for insulation in construction.
   • The drone's semirigid wings allow for better maneuverability.

   Antonymeflexiblefloppylimppliable