Detective Fermin Archer died from injuries received in a vehicle accident while on duty. Today, we add six members of the world's greatest police department to the Wall of Heroes, said Mayor Bloomberg.
tautness Noun 1 the physical condition of being stretched or strained; it places great tension on the leg muscles; he could feel the tenseness of her body [syn: tension, tensity, tenseness]
Definition of brittleness: Tendency of a material to fracture or fail upon the application of a relatively small amount of force, impact, or shock. Opposite of toughness. Dictionary Term of Day Articles Subjects Sign Up