static


Definition: Meaning of, static in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈstatɪk /

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  1. not moving, changing, or developing
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  1. noise caused by electricity in the air that blocks or spoils the sound from radio or TV
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  2. static electricity
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  3. especially American English informal complaints or opposition to a plan, situation, or action
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static used in phrases

  • Pitot-static tube (noun)
    1. measuring instrument consisting of a combined Pitot tube and static tube that measures total and static pressure; used in aircraft to measure airspeed
  • atmospheric static (noun)
    1. a crackling or hissing noise caused by electrical interference
  • static electricity (noun)
    1. electricity that is not flowing in a current, but collects on the surface of an object and gives you a small ELECTRIC SHOCK
  • static line (noun)
    1. a cord used instead of a ripcord to open a parachute; the cord is attached at one end to the aircraft and temporarily attached to the pack of a parachute at the other; it opens the parachute after the jumper is clear of the plane
  • static magnet (noun)
    1. a magnet that retains its magnetism after being removed from a magnetic field
  • static tube (noun)
    1. a measuring instrument used to measure static pressure in a stream of fluid
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