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1. WordNet® 3.0 (2006) |
diaphragm
n 1: a mechanical device in a camera that controls size of
aperture of the lens; "the new cameras adjust the diaphragm
automatically" [syn: diaphragm, stop]
2: (anatomy) a muscular partition separating the abdominal and
thoracic cavities; functions in respiration [syn:
diaphragm, midriff]
3: a contraceptive device consisting of a flexible dome-shaped
cup made of rubber or plastic; it is filled with spermicide
and fitted over the uterine cervix [syn: diaphragm,
pessary, contraceptive diaphragm]
4: electro-acoustic transducer that vibrates to receive or
produce sound waves
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2. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 |
Diaphragm \Di"a*phragm\, n. [L. diaphragma, Gr. ?, fr. ? to
fence by a partition wall; dia` through + ?, ?, to fence,
inclose; prob. akin to L. fareire to stuff: cf. F.
diaphragme. See Farce.]
1. A dividing membrane or thin partition, commonly with an
opening through it.
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2. (Anat.) The muscular and tendinous partition separating
the cavity of the chest from that of the abdomen; the
midriff.
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3. (Zool.) A calcareous plate which divides the cavity of
certain shells into two parts.
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4. (Opt.) A plate with an opening, which is generally
circular, used in instruments to cut off marginal portions
of a beam of light, as at the focus of a telescope.
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5. (Mach.) A partition in any compartment, for various
purposes.
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Diaphragm pump, one in which a flexible diaphragm takes the
place of a piston.
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3. The Devil's Dictionary (1881-1906) |
DIAPHRAGM, n. A muscular partition separating disorders of the chest
from disorders of the bowels.
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Thesaurus Results for Diaphragm:
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1. Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0 |
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Common Misspellings > |
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