monobloc
- noun
- /ˈmɒnəˌblɒk/
- Specialized
- Can you believe this monobloc table is so sturdy?
Examples
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The new engine uses a monobloc design to improve strength and reduce weight.
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Many outdoor chairs are made as a single monobloc of molded plastic.
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The sculpture was carved from a monobloc of marble, giving it a seamless appearance.
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The chair is a monobloc design, made from a single piece of plastic.
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The chair's monobloc design makes it durable and resistant to wear.
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He appreciated the monobloc construction of the table, as it ensured stability and longevity.
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This monobloc shelf was molded from a single piece of wood, giving it a sleek appearance.
Synonyms
One object that is whole and not made from other parts
A structure made as one piece that joins body and frame in cars and electronics
An outer shell that supports most of a car or plane's weight
A very large object made from one piece or an organization that cannot change easily
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Monobloc is literally a 'single block', from mono- 'single' and bloc 'block', so the noun means an object made from one piece, like a chair or engine part formed from a single block.