ragdoll

See also: rag doll and Ragdoll

English

Etymology

From rag doll.

Noun

ragdoll (plural ragdolls)

1. A modern American breed of domestic cat that relaxes completely when picked up.
2. (computer graphics, video games) A model consisting of a set of connected rigid bodies that can collapse in a loose, natural manner.
   • 2007, Ian Millington, Game physics engine development (page 401)

     In this chapter I'll give you a taste of some of the most popular applications for physics: ragdolls, breakable objects, and movie-style explosions.

   • 2008, Steve Swink, Game Feel: A Game Designer's Guide to Virtual Sensation (page 333)

     It is, in itself, a beautiful little game, but what it really indicates is a new way to create game controls: by simulating muscles rather than arbitrary forces. The rig in Ski Stunt Simulator is a controlled, active ragdoll.

Verb

ragdoll (third-person singular simple present ragdolls, present participle ragdolling, simple past and past participle ragdolled)

1. (skateboarding, snowboarding, skiing) To be flung about, such that a person has an appearance like that of a rag doll that is flung about.

See also

• yardsale