Word info

ringworld

Noun

Meaning

ringworld (plural ringworlds)

(science fiction) An artificial megastructure in space, consisting of a rotating ring encircling a star and having an inhabitable inner surface with gravity produced through centripetal force.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

A third game, Ringworld: Within ARM's Reach, was also planned, but never completed. Source: Internet

Based on his studies of an ancient Ringworld map, Louis devises a plan to escape. Source: Internet

By the time Ringworld takes place, Kzinti are able to deal with other races diplomatically, rather than by attacking and enslaving them. Source: Internet

Female Kzinti are not sapient, although among the archaic Kzinti found on the Ringworld some are. Source: Internet

Gamemaster Book The Gamemaster Book begins with technical essays on the Ringworld, from physical construction, to life on the ring, with diagrams. Source: Internet

In Niven's novel Ringworld's Children the Ringworld itself is converted into a gigantic Quantum II hyperdrive and launched into hyperspace while within its star's gravity well. Source: Internet

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