There are many ways in which forces can be manipulated. It is often easier to work with a large, complicated system of forces by reducing it to an ever decreasing number of smaller problems. This is called the resolution of forces or force systems.
- To deprive of anything exceptionable; as, to geld a book, or a story; to expurgate.
15 a first thin coat of plaster applied to a surface. 16 (History) a payment in money, goods, or services made by a feudal tenant to his lord. (C14: from Old French rendre, from Latin reddere to give back (influenced by Latin prendere to grasp), from re- + dare to give)