rabattement

UK
/ˌræˈbæt.mənt/
US
/rəˈbæt.mənt/

Translations

rabattementnoun
rabattements
pl
The rabattement of the wings was necessary for the aircraft to fit into the hangar.
Складывание крыльев было необходимо, чтобы самолет поместился в ангар.
The rabattement of the bridge allowed the ships to pass through.
Опускание моста позволило кораблям пройти.
Additional translations
rabattementadjective
UK
/ˌræˈbæt.mənt/
US
/rəˈbæt.mənt/
Used attributively in technical contexts (e.g., "the rabattement method").

Definitions

rabattementnoun
A technique in art and geometry where a plane is folded or turned down to lie flat, often used to create perspective or to simplify complex forms.
The artist used rabattement to create a more realistic perspective in the painting.
rabattementadjective
Relating to or employing the rabattement technique of rotating or folding a plane to lie flat.
The engineer applied a rabattement approach to simplify the projection.