space frame
nounDefinition of space frame
: a usually open three-dimensional framework of struts and braces (as in buildings and racing cars) which defines a structure and distributes its weight evenly in all directions
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The cube’s space frame is composed of wood battens that are all the exact same size. — Diana Budds, Curbed, "London’s ‘Color Palace’ is the jolt of energy architecture needs," 14 June 2019 Built on the same rock-solid aluminum space frame as the DB11 coupe, the Volante weighs 253 pounds more than the coupe with same engine, due to the elaborate roof mechanism and added structural bracing. — Dan Neil, WSJ, "2019 Aston Martin DB11 Volante: A Six-Figure Car That’s Worth Every Penny," 26 Apr. 2018 All-up weight for the steel space frame, its aluminum side panels, and the rooftop tent is just 250 pounds, far lighter than the combination of a bed cap (200 plus pounds alone), roof rails, and RTT, not to mention an in-bed camper. — Wes Siler, Outside Online, "A Better Rooftop Tent That's a Camper, Too," 3 Apr. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'space frame.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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