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stiffener

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun stiffener has 1 sense
  1. stiffener - material used for stiffening something
    --1 is a kind of
    filler
    Derived form: verb stiffen2

Definitions from the Web

Stiffener

Definition

A stiffener refers to a device or material used to provide rigidity, support, or reinforcement to an object or structure.

Parts of Speech

Noun

Senses

  1. A material used to reinforce or make something rigid.

Usages

Popular:

1. Jane used a stiffener made of metal to strengthen the weak area of her wooden shelf.

2. The tailor added a stiffener to the collar of the shirt to keep it upright.

3. The aircraft's wings have stiffeners to maintain their shape, especially during turbulence.

Local:

1. In our local region, bamboo sticks are commonly used as stiffeners to support the sides of traditional huts.

2. The artisan used a clay stiffener on the pottery to prevent it from collapsing while it dries.

3. As per local tradition, a cardboard stiffener is added to the back of artwork to ensure durability.

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