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Rigidity: An abnormal increase in the general tenseness of muscles that is not caused by anxiety or exercise.

Myotonic Dystrophy: A combination of progressive weakening of the muscles and muscle spasms or rigidity, with difficulty relaxing a contracted muscle: inherited as an autosomal dominant trait.

Carbon Fiber: A high-tech material available in many motorcycle applications due to its high rigidity and low weight which can allow improvements in the power-to-weight ratio and suspension response of th . . . View Full Definition

Sidewalls The Kickbacks: Vertical division boards between the sides of the lanes at the pit end. On many hits the pins can bounce off the kickbacks and knock down more pins. Variations: Loose kickback means that the . . . View Full Definition

Kickback: Vertical division boards between the sides of the lanes at the pit end. On many hits the pins can bounce off the kickbacks and knock down more pins; see also sidewalls. Variations: Loose kic . . . View Full Definition

Polypropylene: A plastic based material used primarily for speaker cones due to its rigidity, damping and resistance against harsh environmental conditions.

Catatonic Schizophrenia: (kat-a-ton-ik skiz-o-fre-ne-ah) Schizophrenia characterized by marked disturbance which may involve stupor, negativism, rigidity, excitement, or posturing.

Basket: The metal frame structure of a standard dynamic loudspeaker. In larger, heavier speakers, this may be made of cast metal for extra strength and rigidity. All the other elements of the speake . . . View Full Definition