semirigid

• Qualifie quelque chose de partiellement rigide ou dur, mais pas complètement inflexible.

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.

   semi-rigide (structure partiellement rigide)

   • 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.

   semi-rigide

   • 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.

   Antonymesflexiblefloppylimppliable