单词 | skin friction |
释义 | > as lemmasskin friction skin friction n. Physics and Aeronautics the friction developed between a solid and a liquid or gas through which it is moving; esp. the friction between a ship and the water, and between an aircraft and the air. ΘΚΠ the world > matter > physics > mechanics > force > [noun] > resistance > friction > specific internal friction1797 surface friction1834 skin resistance1855 static friction1865 skin friction1869 stiction1946 1869 N. P. Burgh Pract. Treat. Mod. Screw-propulsion i. 3 To have the least ‘skin friction’ from the bow to the midship section, the form of the hull for that length should be determined by the depth of immersion, width of beam, and the length. 1907 F. W. Lanchester Aerodynamics vi. 220 In actual planes it is impossible to do away with thickness, so that in addition to skin friction there must be the possibility of a longitudinal pressure component due to the shape of the plane. 1990 T. Cunliffe Easy on Helm vi. 51 She will carry her way until the wind resistance of her flogging sails and her topsides, coupled with her skin friction dragging through the water, combine to snuff it out. < as lemmas |
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