stiffener

[ stif-uh-ner, stif-ner ]

/ ˈstɪf ə nər, ˈstɪf nər /

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noun

a person or thing that stiffens.

any substance, as starch or buckram, that serves to stiffen fabric.

Origin of stiffener

First recorded in 1690–1700; stiffen + -er¹

Words nearby stiffener

Stieglitz, stiff, stiff-arm, stiff as a board, stiffen, stiffener, stiff-man syndrome, stiff-necked, stiff upper lip, stiffy, stifle

Example sentences from the Web for stiffener

"Weel, that is a stiffener," he said, drawing a long breath.
A Son of Hagar|Sir Hall Caine
Another draught, Anthony; a stiffener to thy courage, mayhap.
Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 1 (of 2)|John Roby
The bridle or drawing point of the sledge is formed of hide, and is secured to the beak or stiffener.
Shifts and Expedients of Camp Life, Travel & Exploration|W. B. Lord
I say, Lane, fetch me a nobbler of brandy; a stiffener, mind.
The Book of the Bush|George Dunderdale

The fact is, my head is so heavy, that it rolls about on my shoulders; and I must have a stiffener down my throat to prop it up.
Olla Podrida|Frederick Marryat

单词	stiffener
释义	stiffener [ stif-uh-ner, stif-ner ] / ˈstɪf ə nər, ˈstɪf nər / SEE SYNONYMS FOR stiffener ON THESAURUS.COM noun a person or thing that stiffens. any substance, as starch or buckram, that serves to stiffen fabric. Origin of stiffener First recorded in 1690–1700; stiffen + -er¹ Words nearby stiffener Stieglitz, stiff, stiff-arm, stiff as a board, stiffen, stiffener, stiff-man syndrome, stiff-necked, stiff upper lip, stiffy, stifle Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for stiffener "Weel, that is a stiffener," he said, drawing a long breath. A Son of Hagar\|Sir Hall Caine Another draught, Anthony; a stiffener to thy courage, mayhap. Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 1 (of 2)\|John Roby The bridle or drawing point of the sledge is formed of hide, and is secured to the beak or stiffener. Shifts and Expedients of Camp Life, Travel & Exploration\|W. B. Lord I say, Lane, fetch me a nobbler of brandy; a stiffener, mind. The Book of the Bush\|George Dunderdale The fact is, my head is so heavy, that it rolls about on my shoulders; and I must have a stiffener down my throat to prop it up. Olla Podrida\|Frederick Marryat Words related to stiffener backing, cornerstone, footing, buttress, groundwork, rod, back, rest, pole, bed, rampart, rib, timber, foothold, stanchion, lining, bedding, stake, stave, prop
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stiffener

noun

Origin of stiffener

Words nearby stiffener

Example sentences from the Web for stiffener

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