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Meaning and definition for "diaphragm" word

[noun] a mechanical device in a camera that controls size of aperture of the lens; "the new cameras adjust the diaphragm automatically"
[noun] electro-acoustic transducer that vibrates to receive or produce sound waves
[noun] a contraceptive device consisting of a flexible dome-shaped cup made of rubber or plastic; it is filled with spermicide and fitted over the uterine cervix
[noun] (anatomy) a muscular partition separating the abdominal and thoracic cavities; functions in respiration
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\Di"a*phragm\, n. [L. diaphragma, Gr. ?, fr. ? to fence by a partition wall; dia` through + ?, ?, to fence, inclose; prob. akin to L. fareire to stuff: cf. F. diaphragme. See {Farce}.] 1. A dividing membrane or thin partition, commonly with an opening through it. 2. (Anat.) The muscular and tendinous partition separating the cavity of the chest from that of the abdomen; the midriff. 3. (Zo["o]l.) A calcareous plate which divides the cavity of certain shells into two parts. 4. (Opt.) A plate with an opening, which is generally circular, used in instruments to cut off marginal portions of a beam of light, as at the focus of a telescope. 5. (Mach.) A partition in any compartment, for various purposes. {Diaphragm pump}, one in which a flexible diaphragm takes the place of a piston.

Synonyms for diaphragm

contraceptive diaphragm, midriff, pessary, stop

See also: birth control device | body | camera | contraceptive | contraceptive device | disc | disk | electro-acoustic transducer | iris | iris diaphragm | mechanical device | membrane | muscle system | muscular structure | musculature | photographic camera | preventative | preventive | prophylactic device | tissue layer | torso | trunk |

Related terms: abdomen, capacitor speaker, crop, crossover network, fender, gullet, horn, kernel, manyplies, maw, midst, moving-coil speaker, pessary, potbelly, potgut, pusgut, septulum, spare tire, speaker system, spermicide, tummy, wall

The fun area, different aproach to word »diaphragm«

Let's analyse "diaphragm" as pure text. This string has Nine letters in Three syllables and Three vowels. 33.3% of vowels is 5.3% less then average English word. Written in backwards: MGARHPAID. Average typing speed for these characters is 2520 milliseconds. [info]

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Morse code: -.. .. .- .--. .... .-. .- --. --

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: diaphragm: 9 + 1 + 1 = 11, reduced: 11 . and the final result is Eleven.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: diaphragm: 4 + 9 + 1 + 7 + 8 + 9 + 1 + 7 + 4 = 50, reduced: 5, and the final result is Five.

Tarot cards

Letter Num. Tarot c. Intensity Meaning
A (2) 1 Magician Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
D (1) 4 Emperor Determined, Persistant, Idealist
G (1) 7 Chariot Strong, Sturdy, Decisive
H (1) 8 Strength Couragous, Faithful, Caring
I (1) 9 Hermit Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
M (1) 13 Death Creator, Developer, Builder
P (1) 16 Tower Craftsman, Laborer, Builder
R (1) 18 Moon Patient, Determined, Strong

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