semi-rigid
Somewhat but bendable
Semi-rigid describes something that has some stiffness but can still flex or bend under pressure.
The term appears often in technical contexts: a semi-rigid airship has an internal framework but relies partly on gas pressure to maintain shape, unlike a fully rigid dirigible.
Semi-rigid packaging protects contents without being completely inflexible.
External body support device
- splintDevice immobilizing injured limbs
- braceDevice providing structural stability
- corsetBoned waist-shaping undergarment
- collarNeck encirclement
insole · prosthesis · cast · bandage · support · orthopedic · spinal · lumbar
Steerable lighter-than-atmosphere craft
- hullOuter covering or frame
- chassisStructural support base
- frameSupporting outer structure
- panelDistinct flat section
shell · tubing · conduit · duct · container · packaging · case · enclosure
Large repeated-unit molecule
- compositeMade of distinct parts
- thermoplasticHeat-softenable, repeatedly reshapable polymer
- elastomerStretchable polymer substance
- foamBubble-filled substance
fiberglass · polycarbonate · PVC · polyethylene · silicone · rubber · plastic · laminate
Ability to adapt easily
- firmnessResistance to deformation
- bendableAble to curve
- pliabilityAbility to bend easily
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
elasticity · durability · toughness · ductile · malleable · formable · tensile · stiffness
orthosis
External body support device
- splintDevice immobilizing injured limbs
- braceDevice providing structural stability
- corsetBoned waist-shaping undergarment
collar · insole · prosthesis · cast · bandage · support · orthopedic · spinal · lumbar · neck-brace
airship
Steerable lighter-than-atmosphere craft
panel · shell · tubing · conduit · duct · container · packaging · case · enclosure · housing
polymer
Large repeated-unit molecule
- compositeMade of distinct parts
- thermoplasticHeat-softenable, repeatedly reshapable polymer
- elastomerStretchable polymer substance
foam · fiberglass · polycarbonate · PVC · polyethylene · silicone · rubber · plastic · laminate · membrane
flexibility
Ability to adapt easily
- firmnessResistance to deformation
- bendableAble to curve
- pliabilityAbility to bend easily
resilience · elasticity · durability · toughness · ductile · malleable · formable · tensile · stiffness · deformable