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stiffener Definition and Meaning in English (stiffener definition)

noun
Synonyms:rigidifierhardenerreinforcement
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Stiffener definition: A material or component used to make something rigid or less flexible, often to prevent bending or buckling.

Definitions of Stiffener

  1. 1noun

    A material or component used to make something rigid or less flexible, often to prevent bending or buckling.

Example Sentences

business

“The architect specified a steel stiffener for the long beam to prevent sagging.”

casual

“A fabric stiffener can help maintain the shape of collars and cuffs.”

Synonyms

rigidifierhardenerreinforcement

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Inflected Word Forms

infinitivestiffen
past participlestiffened
present participlestiffening
nounstiffness
adjectivestiff

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Stiffener definition: A material or component used to make something rigid or less flexible, often to prevent bending or buckling.
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'Stiffener' translates to 'stiffener' in English. Stiffener definition: A material or component used to make something rigid or less flexible, often to prevent bending or buckling.
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