plural of engine displacement

(psychology) Aimless, often self-comforting behavior displayed when in doubt, blocked or frustrated. / (more broadly) Something done needlessly when procrastinating.

plural of displacement speed.

(nautical) hull speed

plural of displaced person

(electromagnetism) The direction and rate of change of the electric displacement field at a given point of space and time. It can be expressed as a vector.

(Canada, US) A woman who no longer has a reliable source of income from her husband, as a result of divorce, widowhood, disability, etc.

plural of displaced homemaker

plural of displacement activity

Someone who is forced to flee his or her home but who remains within his or her country's borders. Abbreviated as IDP.