static
adjective(stat-ic)
exerting force by reason of weight alone without motion
static
adjective(stat-ic)
of or relating to bodies at rest or forces in equilibrium
static
adjective(stat-ic)
showing little change
static
noun(stat-ic)
noise produced in a radio or television receiver by atmospheric or various natural or man-made electrical disturbances; also : the electrical disturbances producing this noise
static
noun(stat-ic)
heated opposition or criticism
static
adjective combining form(stat-ic)
of or relating to a position or state
static
adjective combining form(stat-ic)
inhibiting the growth of
static
noun(stat-ic)
the tendency of a material (such as fabric) to adhere to another material or surface because of a buildup of static electricity
static
noun(stat-ic)
electricity that consists of isolated motionless charges (such as those produced by friction)
static
noun(stat-ic)
a cord attached to a parachute pack and to an airplane to open the parachute after a jumper clears the plane
static
noun(stat-ic)
a tube used for indicating static as distinct from impact pressure in a stream of fluid
static
noun(stat-ic)
a device that consists of a pitot tube and a static tube and that measures pressures in such a way that the relative speed of a fluid can be determined