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But the problem of the dirigibility of a boat, or of a balloon, is simplicity itself compared with the amazing complexity of the problems involved in producing a dirigible civilization.

From By the Christmas Fire by Crothers, Samuel McChord

Converter efficiency 100, projector reactivity 100, dirigibility 100, on each of numbers one to thirty-two, inclusive, of upper band; and numbers one to thirty-two, inclusive, of lower band.

From Spacehounds of IPC by Smith, E. E. (Edward Elmer)

The craft proved to be perfectly manageable in the air, and answered her helm, thus complying with the terms of dirigibility.

From Aeroplanes and Dirigibles of War by Talbot, Frederick Arthur Ambrose

Truly the motor-car is capable of marvellous dirigibility in skilful hands.

From Through East Anglia in a Motor Car by Vincent, J. E. (James Edmund)

Usurpation is a crime to which men are tempted by human dirigibility.

From The Research Magnificent by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)