STL

Missouri river metropolis

STL is the Standard Template Library, a core component of C++ providing generic data structures and algorithms—containers like vectors and maps, iterators, and functions for sorting and searching.

In 3D printing and CAD, STL (stereolithography) is a file format describing surface geometry as triangular facets: Export the model as an STL file.

STL is also the airport code for St.

Louis.

Container

C++

Object-oriented systems language

vectorQuantity with direction
mapSpatial representation of terrain
setArrange in position

list · iterator · algorithm · pair · stack · queue · array · template · generic · header

City

Saint Louis

Midwestern city, famous arch

MissouriMidwestern state, major river
Gateway ArchCatenary-shaped memorial in Missouri
CardinalsSt. Louis franchise

Blues · Lambert · Budweiser · Mississippi River · toasted ravioli · Anheuser-Busch · downtown · Midwest · barbecue · gooey butter cake

FileFormat

mesh

Interlocking open weave

trianglesThree-sided plane figures
verticesCorner points of shapes
facetsPolished gem surfaces

normals · binary · ASCII · export · CAD · 3D model · Blender · watertight · manifold · resolution

3DPrinting

stereolithography

UV resin 3D printing

resinViscous plant secretion
photopolymerMaterial cured by illumination
layerSingle thickness of material

curing · UV · vat · supports · post-processing · isopropyl · hollowing · orientation · photon · exposure

Opposites

geographic rivalry

STLKansas City

Twin-state metro area

CHI · Chicago · KC · DFW · MCI

programming paradigm

STLassembly

Constructing from components

bare metal

manufacturing method

STLinjection molding

Manufacturing via pressurized cavities

hand carving · casting · milling

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