stiffener

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Anything added to something in order to stiffen it, such as a support beam, or starch for a collar

The tee bar (b) is used as a stiffener to important bulkheads.

(Shoe) Counter. A shaped and molded component, usually of impregnated fabric, film, sandwich or leather board, placed between the lining and upper material at the back of the shoe to improve shape retention of the quarters
a small member attached to another member to transfer stress and to prevent buckling
A member used to strengthen a plate against lateral or local buckling Usually a flat bar welded perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the member
{i} substance that serves to make stiff, substance that serves to make rigid; substance that stiffens cloth
A straight structural shape used to stiffen panel systems
A reinforcement material that is typically used to provide support or add thickness A stiffener can be made with polyimide, FR4, or PEN film Stiffeners may be found at ZIF areas or where a connector will be assembled ›› Back to Words List ‹‹
One who, or that which, stiffens anything, as a piece of stiff cloth in a cravat
A member used to strengthen another member against buckling or to distribute load or to transfer shear Usually a flat bar, plate, or angle welded perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the member
material used for stiffening something
stiffen
To make stiff
stiffen
{v} to make stiff, to grow or become stiff
stiffen
restrict; "Tighten the rules"; "stiffen the regulations
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To become stiff or stiffer, in any sense of the adjective
stiffen
To make torpid; to benumb
stiffen
To inspissate; to make more thick or viscous; as, to stiffen paste
stiffen
To make stiff; to make less pliant or flexible; as, to stiffen cloth with starch
stiffen
become stiff or stiffer; "He stiffened when he saw his boss enter the room"
stiffen
To become stiff
stiffen
If your muscles or joints stiffen, or if something stiffens them, they become difficult to bend or move. The blood supply to the skin is reduced when muscles stiffen. Stiffen up means the same as stiffen. These clothes restrict your freedom of movement and stiffen up the whole body
stiffen
restrict; "Tighten the rules"; "stiffen the regulations"
stiffen
{f} make stiff, make rigid; become stiff, become rigid
stiffen
make stiff or stiffer; "Stiffen the cream by adding gelatine" become stiff or stiffer; "He stiffened when he saw his boss enter the room" restrict; "Tighten the rules"; "stiffen the regulations
stiffen
make stiff or stiffer; "Stiffen the cream by adding gelatine"
stiffen
If something such as cloth is stiffened, it is made firm so that it does not bend easily. This special paper was actually thin, soft Sugiwara paper that had been stiffened with a kind of paste
stiffen
If you stiffen, you stop moving and stand or sit with muscles that are suddenly tense, for example because you feel afraid or angry. Ada stiffened at the sound of his voice
stiffeners
plural of stiffener
stiffener

    Turkish pronunciation

    stîfınır

    Pronunciation

    /ˈstəfənər/ /ˈstɪfənɜr/

    Etymology

    () stiffen +‎ -er
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