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From this reading Thus, if, for instance, the object illustrated above contains 4 square inches of cross-sectional area, and the total load it is called upon to endure is 10 tons, the stress would be expressed as 2-1/2 tons.
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From this reading Thus, if, for instance, the object illustrated above contains 4 square inches of cross-sectional area, and the total load it is called upon to endure is 10 tons, the stress would be expressed as 2-1/2 tons.
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From this reading Thus, if, for instance, the object illustrated above contains 4 square inches of cross-sectional area, and the total load it is called upon to endure is 10 tons, the stress would be expressed as 2-1/2 tons.
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From this reading Thus, if, for instance, the object illustrated above contains 4 square inches of cross-sectional area, and the total load it is called upon to endure is 10 tons, the stress would be expressed as 2-1/2 tons.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading RIGGING In order to rig an aeroplane intelligently, and to maintain it in an efficient and safe condition, it is necessary to possess a knowledge of the stresses it is called upon to endure, and the strains likely to appear.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Thus, if, for instance, the object illustrated above contains 4 square inches of cross-sectional area, and the total load it is called upon to endure is 10 tons, the stress would be expressed as 2-1/2 tons.
aeroplanenoun
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading RIGGING In order to rig an aeroplane intelligently, and to maintain it in an efficient and safe condition, it is necessary to possess a knowledge of the stresses it is called upon to endure, and the strains likely to appear.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading RIGGING In order to rig an aeroplane intelligently, and to maintain it in an efficient and safe condition, it is necessary to possess a knowledge of the stresses it is called upon to endure, and the strains likely to appear.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading RIGGING In order to rig an aeroplane intelligently, and to maintain it in an efficient and safe condition, it is necessary to possess a knowledge of the stresses it is called upon to endure, and the strains likely to appear.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading RIGGING In order to rig an aeroplane intelligently, and to maintain it in an efficient and safe condition, it is necessary to possess a knowledge of the stresses it is called upon to endure, and the strains likely to appear.
areanounUS /ˈeriə/
a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
From this reading It is usually expressed by the result found by dividing the load by the number of superficial square inches contained in the cross-sectional area of the body.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Thus, if, for instance, the object illustrated above contains 4 square inches of cross-sectional area, and the total load it is called upon to endure is 10 tons, the stress would be expressed as 2-1/2 tons.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Thus, if, for instance, the object illustrated above contains 4 square inches of cross-sectional area, and the total load it is called upon to endure is 10 tons, the stress would be expressed as 2-1/2 tons.
have
From this reading STRESS is the load or burden a body is called upon to bear.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading STRESS is the load or burden a body is called upon to bear.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading STRESS is the load or burden a body is called upon to bear.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is usually expressed by the result found by dividing the load by the number of superficial square inches contained in the cross-sectional area of the body.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading RIGGING In order to rig an aeroplane intelligently, and to maintain it in an efficient and safe condition, it is necessary to possess a knowledge of the stresses it is called upon to endure, and the strains likely to appear.
a state at a particular time
From this reading RIGGING In order to rig an aeroplane intelligently, and to maintain it in an efficient and safe condition, it is necessary to possess a knowledge of the stresses it is called upon to endure, and the strains likely to appear.
gotten under control
From this reading It is usually expressed by the result found by dividing the load by the number of superficial square inches contained in the cross-sectional area of the body.
containsverbUS /kənˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading Thus, if, for instance, the object illustrated above contains 4 square inches of cross-sectional area, and the total load it is called upon to endure is 10 tons, the stress would be expressed as 2-1/2 tons.
cross-sectionaladjective
of or relating to a cross section
From this reading It is usually expressed by the result found by dividing the load by the number of superficial square inches contained in the cross-sectional area of the body.
deformationnounUS /ˌdiːfɔːrˈmeɪʃən/
a change for the worse
From this reading STRAIN is the deformation produced by stress.
dividingverbUS /dɪˈvaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “divide” — separate into parts or portions
From this reading It is usually expressed by the result found by dividing the load by the number of superficial square inches contained in the cross-sectional area of the body.
efficientadjectiveUS /ɪˈfɪʃənt/
being effective without wasting time or effort or expense
From this reading RIGGING In order to rig an aeroplane intelligently, and to maintain it in an efficient and safe condition, it is necessary to possess a knowledge of the stresses it is called upon to endure, and the strains likely to appear.
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading RIGGING In order to rig an aeroplane intelligently, and to maintain it in an efficient and safe condition, it is necessary to possess a knowledge of the stresses it is called upon to endure, and the strains likely to appear.
communicated in words
From this reading It is usually expressed by the result found by dividing the load by the number of superficial square inches contained in the cross-sectional area of the body.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Thus, if, for instance, the object illustrated above contains 4 square inches of cross-sectional area, and the total load it is called upon to endure is 10 tons, the stress would be expressed as 2-1/2 tons.
set up or found
From this reading It is usually expressed by the result found by dividing the load by the number of superficial square inches contained in the cross-sectional area of the body.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Thus, if, for instance, the object illustrated above contains 4 square inches of cross-sectional area, and the total load it is called upon to endure is 10 tons, the stress would be expressed as 2-1/2 tons.
illustratedverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtəd/
past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
From this reading Thus, if, for instance, the object illustrated above contains 4 square inches of cross-sectional area, and the total load it is called upon to endure is 10 tons, the stress would be expressed as 2-1/2 tons.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading RIGGING In order to rig an aeroplane intelligently, and to maintain it in an efficient and safe condition, it is necessary to possess a knowledge of the stresses it is called upon to endure, and the strains likely to appear.
inchesnounUS /ˈɪntʃəz/
plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading It is usually expressed by the result found by dividing the load by the number of superficial square inches contained in the cross-sectional area of the body.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Thus, if, for instance, the object illustrated above contains 4 square inches of cross-sectional area, and the total load it is called upon to endure is 10 tons, the stress would be expressed as 2-1/2 tons.
intelligentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtelɪdʒəntli/
in an intelligent manner
From this reading RIGGING In order to rig an aeroplane intelligently, and to maintain it in an efficient and safe condition, it is necessary to possess a knowledge of the stresses it is called upon to endure, and the strains likely to appear.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading RIGGING In order to rig an aeroplane intelligently, and to maintain it in an efficient and safe condition, it is necessary to possess a knowledge of the stresses it is called upon to endure, and the strains likely to appear.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading RIGGING In order to rig an aeroplane intelligently, and to maintain it in an efficient and safe condition, it is necessary to possess a knowledge of the stresses it is called upon to endure, and the strains likely to appear.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading RIGGING In order to rig an aeroplane intelligently, and to maintain it in an efficient and safe condition, it is necessary to possess a knowledge of the stresses it is called upon to endure, and the strains likely to appear.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading RIGGING In order to rig an aeroplane intelligently, and to maintain it in an efficient and safe condition, it is necessary to possess a knowledge of the stresses it is called upon to endure, and the strains likely to appear.
loadnounUS /loʊd/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading STRESS is the load or burden a body is called upon to bear.
maintainverbUS /meɪnˈteɪn/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading RIGGING In order to rig an aeroplane intelligently, and to maintain it in an efficient and safe condition, it is necessary to possess a knowledge of the stresses it is called upon to endure, and the strains likely to appear.
absolutely essential
From this reading RIGGING In order to rig an aeroplane intelligently, and to maintain it in an efficient and safe condition, it is necessary to possess a knowledge of the stresses it is called upon to endure, and the strains likely to appear.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading It is usually expressed by the result found by dividing the load by the number of superficial square inches contained in the cross-sectional area of the body.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Thus, if, for instance, the object illustrated above contains 4 square inches of cross-sectional area, and the total load it is called upon to endure is 10 tons, the stress would be expressed as 2-1/2 tons.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading RIGGING In order to rig an aeroplane intelligently, and to maintain it in an efficient and safe condition, it is necessary to possess a knowledge of the stresses it is called upon to endure, and the strains likely to appear.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading STRESS is the load or burden a body is called upon to bear.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading RIGGING In order to rig an aeroplane intelligently, and to maintain it in an efficient and safe condition, it is necessary to possess a knowledge of the stresses it is called upon to endure, and the strains likely to appear.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading RIGGING In order to rig an aeroplane intelligently, and to maintain it in an efficient and safe condition, it is necessary to possess a knowledge of the stresses it is called upon to endure, and the strains likely to appear.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading STRAIN is the deformation produced by stress.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading It is usually expressed by the result found by dividing the load by the number of superficial square inches contained in the cross-sectional area of the body.
rigverbUS /rɪɡ/
arrange the outcome of by means of deceit
From this reading RIGGING In order to rig an aeroplane intelligently, and to maintain it in an efficient and safe condition, it is necessary to possess a knowledge of the stresses it is called upon to endure, and the strains likely to appear.
RIGGINGnounUS /ˈrɪɡɪŋ/
gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails
From this reading RIGGING In order to rig an aeroplane intelligently, and to maintain it in an efficient and safe condition, it is necessary to possess a knowledge of the stresses it is called upon to endure, and the strains likely to appear.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading RIGGING In order to rig an aeroplane intelligently, and to maintain it in an efficient and safe condition, it is necessary to possess a knowledge of the stresses it is called upon to endure, and the strains likely to appear.
make square
From this reading It is usually expressed by the result found by dividing the load by the number of superficial square inches contained in the cross-sectional area of the body.
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading STRAIN is the deformation produced by stress.
strainsnounUS /streɪnz/
plural of “strain” — (physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading RIGGING In order to rig an aeroplane intelligently, and to maintain it in an efficient and safe condition, it is necessary to possess a knowledge of the stresses it is called upon to endure, and the strains likely to appear.
STRESSnounUS /stres/
the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
From this reading STRESS is the load or burden a body is called upon to bear.
stressesnounUS /ˈstresəz/
plural of “stress” — the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
From this reading RIGGING In order to rig an aeroplane intelligently, and to maintain it in an efficient and safe condition, it is necessary to possess a knowledge of the stresses it is called upon to endure, and the strains likely to appear.
superficialadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈfɪʃəl/
concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually
From this reading It is usually expressed by the result found by dividing the load by the number of superficial square inches contained in the cross-sectional area of the body.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RIGGING In order to rig an aeroplane intelligently, and to maintain it in an efficient and safe condition, it is necessary to possess a knowledge of the stresses it is called upon to endure, and the strains likely to appear.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus, if, for instance, the object illustrated above contains 4 square inches of cross-sectional area, and the total load it is called upon to endure is 10 tons, the stress would be expressed as 2-1/2 tons.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading RIGGING In order to rig an aeroplane intelligently, and to maintain it in an efficient and safe condition, it is necessary to possess a knowledge of the stresses it is called upon to endure, and the strains likely to appear.
tonsnounUS /tʌnz/
a large number or amount
From this reading Thus, if, for instance, the object illustrated above contains 4 square inches of cross-sectional area, and the total load it is called upon to endure is 10 tons, the stress would be expressed as 2-1/2 tons.
totalverbUS /ˈtoʊtəl/
add up in number or quantity
From this reading Thus, if, for instance, the object illustrated above contains 4 square inches of cross-sectional area, and the total load it is called upon to endure is 10 tons, the stress would be expressed as 2-1/2 tons.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading RIGGING In order to rig an aeroplane intelligently, and to maintain it in an efficient and safe condition, it is necessary to possess a knowledge of the stresses it is called upon to endure, and the strains likely to appear.
under normal conditions
From this reading It is usually expressed by the result found by dividing the load by the number of superficial square inches contained in the cross-sectional area of the body.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Thus, if, for instance, the object illustrated above contains 4 square inches of cross-sectional area, and the total load it is called upon to endure is 10 tons, the stress would be expressed as 2-1/2 tons.
