Ragdoll

Definitions

1. Alternative letter-case form of ragdoll (“a breed of cat”).
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2. A modern American breed of domestic cat with a longhair colourpoint coat that relaxes completely when picked up.
3. A model consisting of a set of connected rigid bodies that can collapse in a loose, natural manner.

Equivalents

Examples

“In this chapter I'll give⟳ you a taste⟳ of some of the most popular applications for physics: ragdolls, breakable objects, and movie-style explosions.”

“It is, in itself, a beautiful little game, but what it really indicates is a new way to create⟳ game controls: by simulating muscles rather than arbitrary forces. The rig in Ski Stunt Simulator is a controlled, active ragdoll.”

“Eve came and tea’d with ragdolls, her children. She was strict with them. My tin soldiers weren’t fit company. […] Now she looks like⟳ one of her old ragdolls. O where have⟳ my tin soldiers gone?”

“Aunt Jackie looked like⟳ one of Fleda’s old ragdolls after the play⟳ was done—couldn’t stand⟳ if she wanted to.”

“Let’s imagine⟳ your dream⟳ business is to sell⟳ homemade ragdolls inspired by an old ragdoll that was made by your great-grandmother in France.”

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