Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

semi-monocoque

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.94 in modern English

Syllables: semi--mono-coque
IPA

28

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

4

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A modification of the monocoque design to include reinforcing members such as stringers or frames to increase strength while minimizing weight.

Example Sentences

"Semi-monocoque is the most popular type of structure used in aircraft nowadays, composed of a long tube shape with a large number of longitudinal reinforcements (stringers) and circumferential reinforcements (frames) which carry all stresses ."
"The semi-monocoque construction provided higher strength with less weight, the aerodynamic shape required less horsepower to pull (improving gas mileage) and it provided smoother towing."
"Incredibly strong, and capable of supporting the weight of several people, the cardboard laminates operate as semi-monocoques with an intermediary plywood armature."

Etymology

From semi- + monocoque.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: semi

Inflected Forms

semi-monocoques (plural) semimonocoque (alternative)

Questions

What does semi-monocoque mean?: A modification of the monocoque design to include reinforcing members such as stringers or frames to increase strength while minimizing weight.
Where does semi-monocoque come from?: From semi- + monocoque.

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