static
/ˈstæt.ɪk/ noun C2- Interference on a broadcast signal caused by atmospheric disturbances; heard as crackles on radio, or seen as random specks on television. · Near-synonyms: shash, snow· The World Series was on, but there was so much static that we could barely even follow the action.
- Interference or obstruction from people. · I was getting a lot of static from the bean counters whenever I tried to proceed.
- Verbal abuse. · Near-synonym: flak· Don't you be giving me any static over it. You know the rules.
- Static electricity. · This stupid carpet is always giving me a shock from the static.
- A static caravan.
- A static variable.
Plural statics
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Static electricity built up so intensely in the swirling dust that it could short out vehicle engines and shock anyone touching metal.
Rather than being a static repository of objective facts, memory is an active, reconstructive process that is constantly being updated and revised.
He quickly discovered that the Mississippi was not a static entity but rather a living, breathing organism that altered its course with dizzying frequency.
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