NOUN

Knickungbuckling; (structural) deflection; (mechanical) bending

Knickung is a German noun that means buckling, (structural) deflection, or (mechanical) bending.

Definitions

1.the mechanical phenomenon where a structural element bends or is deflected under pressure (buckling)(technik; mechanik)

a.mechanical deformation, usually of beams or columns, under compressive stress

Die Knickung der Säule führte zum Einsturz des Daches.The buckling of the column caused the roof to collapse.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Knickungen
Genitive
Dative
Accusative

Frequently asked questions

What does "Knickung" mean in English?
"Knickung" means buckling, (structural) deflection, or (mechanical) bending. It is a German noun.
What part of speech is "Knickung"?
"Knickung" is a noun in German.

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