semirigid
/ˌsɛmiˈrɪdʒɪd/
adjective
- Partly rigid and partly flexible; having some stiffness but able to bend or change shape.
- Engineers designed a semirigid airship with a flexible outer envelope and a partial internal frame.
- The backpack has a semirigid frame that provides support without being too heavy.
- The semirigid plastic container kept its shape but could be squeezed slightly.