nonrigid

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1. nonrigid - Noun

2. nonrigid - Adjective

Meaning

designating an airship having a shape maintained only by internal gas pressure and without a supporting structure

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Both nonrigid ships nevertheless had strong metal monocoque envelopes which, while they maintained their shape uninflated, required an overpressure during flight. Source: Internet

A nonrigid blimp carries all of its passengers within a gondola. Source: Internet

With larger volume and increased passenger capacity, it is the largest manned nonrigid airship in China at present. citation. Source: Internet

Unlike the rigid design, the nonrigid airship's gas envelope has no compartments. Source: Internet

The large number of trained crews, low attrition rate and constant experimentation in handling techniques meant that at the war's end Britain was the world leader in nonrigid airship technology. Source: Internet

The NS class (North Sea) were largest and most effective nonrigid airships in British service. Source: Internet

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