2. changed for the better; as, her improved behavior.
Syn: amended. [WordNet 1.5]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
Reinforced concrete — is concrete in which reinforcement bars ( rebars ), reinforcement grids, plates or fibers have been incorporated to strengthen the concrete in tension. It was invented by French gardener Joseph Monier in 1849 and patented in 1867.[1] The term… … Wikipedia
reinforced — adjective 1. given added strength or support reinforced concrete contains steel bars or metal netting • Syn: ↑strengthened • Similar to: ↑strong 2. (used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase… … Useful english dictionary
reinforced — (Roget s IV) modif. Syn. supported, assisted, strengthened, augmented, buttressed, bolstered, fortified, pillowed, banded, backed, braced, built up, stiffened, thickened, cushioned, lined, shored up, beefed up*; see also strong 2 … English dictionary for students
built up — developed, increased, expanded, reinforced, strengthened … English contemporary dictionary
Carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer — For fibers of carbon, see carbon (fiber). Tail of an RC helicopter, made of CFRP Carbon fiber reinforced polymer or carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP or CRP or often simply carbon fiber), is a very strong and light fiber reinforced polymer… … Wikipedia
Carbon fiber reinforced plastic — (CFRP or CRP), is a very strong, light and expensive composite material or fiber reinforced plastic. Similar to glass reinforced plastic, sometimes known by the genericised trademark fiberglass, the composite material is commonly referred to by… … Wikipedia
jerry-built — [jer′ē bilt΄] adj. [< JERRY (as an old generalized epithet, esp. of belittlement: cf. JACK), prob. reinforced by JURY2] built poorly, of cheap materials … English World dictionary
Strip-built — is a method of boat building commonly used for canoes and kayaks, but also suitable for larger boats. The process involves securing narrow, flexible strips of wood edge to edge around temporary forms. The forms are cut as a series of cross… … Wikipedia
cleared tilled — improved improved adj. 1. advanced to a more desirable or valuable or excellent state. Opposite of {unimproved}. [Narrower terms: {built, reinforced}; {cleared, tilled ; {developed}; {grade ; {graded, graveled ] Also See: {restored}. [WordNet… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
developed — improved improved adj. 1. advanced to a more desirable or valuable or excellent state. Opposite of {unimproved}. [Narrower terms: {built, reinforced}; {cleared, tilled ; {developed}; {grade ; {graded, graveled ] Also See: {restored}. [WordNet… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
