non-rigid
Adjective
Meaning
non-rigid (not comparable)
Alternative spelling of nonrigid
Synonyms
Examples
A non-rigid airship relies entirely on internal gas pressure to retain its shape during flight.
Nowadays the term "airship" is used only for powered, dirigible balloons, with sub-types being classified as rigid, semi-rigid or non-rigid.
Sometimes this term is applied only to non-rigid balloons, and sometimes dirigible balloon is regarded as the definition of an airship (which may then be rigid or non-rigid).
While many inflatables are non-rigid, essentially pointed rafts, best suited for use on rivers and calm water, the higher end inflatables are designed to be hardy, seaworthy vessels.
Structure The basic structure of an airship may be rigid, semi-rigid or non-rigid, as described.
It is used for cutting non-rigid and porous material such as textiles, foam, or leather, that may be too difficult or impossible to cut with roll-fed plotters.