The vertebrae were simply built and massive, in contrast to that of the related Barapasaurus, which already show some hollowing as a weight-saving measure.

The only original parts were the wings and tail surfaces, which were constructed from wood as a weight-saving measure to enable better performance.

Every possible weight-saving measure was incorporated into the design.

Next, as another weight-saving measure, he instructed the men in the boats as they came alongside, "Our load problem has become critical.

As a weight-saving measure, the gear could not be retracted once deployed.

Extensive weight-saving measures were used during the design and construction of the hull.

This creative approach produced an attractive car, though some of the weight-saving measures proved to be more trouble than they were worth.

In order to achieve the required weight reductions, a series of novel weight-saving measures were taken.

Something similar happens in birds as a weight-saving measure.

Letting out the gasbags and the weight-saving measures were begun.