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stiffener

/ˈstɪf.ən.ɚ/
stiff · en · er
Adverb:stiffly
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Plural:stiffeners
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Adjective:stiff
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stiffener Lexical Profile

stiffener Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A structural component, material, or chemical agent added to something to increase its rigidity, strength, or resistance to bending.

Example

"The engineer welded steel stiffeners onto the web of the girder to prevent it from buckling under heavy loads."

2

A person, action, or circumstance that strengthens resolve, morale, or discipline, or an alcoholic drink taken as a fortifying stimulant.

Example

"The captain's calm address served as a much-needed stiffener for the exhausted crew during the storm."

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• Rhymes for stiffener

• Nearby Words

stickybeak
stiff
stiffen
stiffener
stiffening
stiffly
stiffnecked

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Stiffener. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/stiffener
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