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fluid

Definition

  • noun: a substance that is able to flow freely
  • noun: a substance (as a liquid or gas) tending to flow or conform to the outline of its container
  • adjective: capable of flowing freely like water
  • adjective: having particles that easily move and change their relative position without a separation of the mass and that easily yield to pressure
  • used to describe something that can change easily or that changes often
  • synonyms: able to adapt, adaptable, adjustable

Examples

  • The extreme 'fluidity' of the situation has made it impossible to predict the outcome.

  • Boundaries between the farms were very 'fluid'.

  • Please check the 'fluids' in the car's engine.

Movie quotes

  • (..) at that sexy hot rod. You know, I used to be a purty good whistler. I can't do it now, of course, on account of sometimes I get fluid built up in my engine block, but Doc said he's gonna fix it. He can fix about anything. That's why we made him the judge. Boy, you shoulda heard me on (..)
    2006 Cars