3d meaning: definition, quotations

3d

nounalso spelled 3D

thruppence, threepence, a coin valuing three pennies

adj

Abbreviation Abbreviation of three-dimensional.

And this is where the larger problem lies: when states try to enforce impossible bans, everyone loses. 3D printing farragoes have all the hallmarks of the absolute worst kind of ineffectual ban: one which encourages overly draconian laws that carry huge side effects, and that ultimately to have little to no effect.2013 May 10, James Ball, “US government attempts to stifle 3D-printer gun designs will ultimately fail”, in The Guardian:
Listings with a 3D tour also garnered more interest, drawing 66% more visitors and 90% more saves in April than those without.2020 June 26, Anna Bahney, “These people bought homes without ever stepping inside”, in CNN Business:

Lifestyle Slang In real life, as opposed to in an anime.

Derived terms: 3D chess, 3DNow!, 3D print, 3D printed, 3D printer, 3D printing

noun

Literature, Media, Publishing, Science fiction A system capable of recording or displaying three-dimensional video.

No, the slightest imbalance there would have alarms flashing all over the room. Probably it was the fact that he knew the threedee was a little out of whack.1969, Dave Van Arnam, Starmind, New York, N.Y.: Ballantine Books, page 14:

A man Ellaby's own size was sitting there, viewing a 3D. When he heard Ellaby at the door he got up.1955 January, Martin Lesser, “The Dictator”, in Imagination, volume 6, number 1, page 85:

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