3d
adj, noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 thruppence, threepence, a coin valuing three pennies
- 2 A system capable of recording or displaying three-dimensional video.
"No, the slightest imbalance there would have alarms flashing all over the room. Probably it was the fact that he knew the threedee was a little out of whack."
- 3 having a three-dimensional form or appearance wordnet
- 4 A three-dimensional video.
"A man Ellaby's own size was sitting there, viewing a 3D. When he heard Ellaby at the door he got up."
- 5 a movie with images having three dimensional form or appearance wordnet
- 1 Abbreviation of three-dimensional. abbreviation, alt-of, not-comparable
- 2 Abbreviation of three-dimensional. abbreviation, alt-of, not-comparable
"And this is where the larger problem lies: when states try to enforce impossible bans, everyone loses. 3D printing farragoes have all the hallmarks of the absolute worst kind of ineffectual ban: one which encourages overly draconian laws that carry huge side effects, and that ultimately to have little to no effect."
- 3 Obsolete form of 3rd. alt-of, not-comparable, obsolete
Example
More examples"And this is where the larger problem lies: when states try to enforce impossible bans, everyone loses. 3D printing farragoes have all the hallmarks of the absolute worst kind of ineffectual ban: one which encourages overly draconian laws that carry huge side effects, and that ultimately to have little to no effect."
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