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corrugation

noun

Definition of corrugation

as in ply

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Recent Examples of corrugation Fluting and corrugation have also been added to the plate for longitudinal stiffness, and better traction comes via a Pwrtrac rubber outsole. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 5 Dec. 2025 The corrugation process guarantees that the containers are robust and lightweight, which is necessary for stacking and transportation in an efficient manner. — Cmg Containers, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2024 And—as expected—the solid rear axle does its usual dance on corrugations as well as its obligatory wag on big one-wheel bumps. — Barry Winfield, Car and Driver, 1 Aug. 2023 In ammonoids a more complex septum might improve the animal’s survival odds by strengthening the shell (just as corrugations strengthen cardboard). — Lori Oliwenstein, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2019 Electrons in today’s graphene can move up to a micrometer before getting scattered by imperfections, such as corrugations in the surface of the material or grain boundaries between adjacent crystal patches. — Chun-Yung Sung, IEEE Spectrum, 30 Jan. 2012

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Noun

On top of the inner liner is the carcass ply.

— Jason Fogelson, AJC.com, 29 May 2026
The 38-year-old living legend plies his trade for Miami FC and hopes to lead Argentina to a repeat as World Cup champion in 2026.

— Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 26 May 2026

Definition of ply

Noun

Ask about restraint systems, since grooming loops and harnesses should secure the animal without causing stress or restricting breathing.

— Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026
Researchers also aim to integrate the sensing-actuation loop directly into soft robots, enabling instinctive responses, while using its rich force signals to improve perception and interaction in complex environments.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026

Definition of loop

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In addition to changing the lighting and painting the walls, Miranda-Martin prioritized the window treatments, with pinch pleat curtains from Ikea.

— Marissa Gluck, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
The chic quarter-button front, preppy collar, and inverted back pleat add understated yet fashion-forward details, making this an easy, polished look prepared for whatever’s on the itinerary.

— Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2026

Definition of pleat

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Enterprises are advised to carefully evaluate these solutions based on ownership, cost, and enforcement, as the industry seeks to standardize this critical layer for AI agent deployment.

— Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
Shop the best fragrances to layer, including D&S and Durga Steamed Rainbow and Cyklar Sex Musk Roll-On Perfume Oil, from $24.

— Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 6 July 2026

Definition of layer

Noun

This is helping to drive some consumers to purchase fewer, better items that last longer and are worth repairing — think lined pants in natural fibers or silk dresses with more generous seam allowances to leave space to take the piece in or out.

— The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2026
The gear knob is hand-turned solid walnut to authentically match the original, while the racing seats are trimmed in custom period vinyl with stitched heat-seam detailing in a matching green tone.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 11 July 2026

Definition of seam

Noun

Singer Ciara leveled up her look with a beautiful jumbo plait hairstyle.

— Aleah Wright, InStyle, 8 July 2026
From that glossy start emerges an elaborate, colossal bun composed of braids in varying widths—from pencil-thin plaits woven around the base to chunkier folds making up the lion’s share of the height-enhancing sculpture.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 29 June 2026

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