Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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stiffener | Yes | No | No | No |
stiffen | No | No | Yes | No |
stiffener (noun) | stiffen (noun) |
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a member attached to a beam web to prevent loss of strength due to web buckling. | |
material used for stiffening something |
stiffener (verb) | stiffen (verb) |
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become stiff or stiffer | |
make stiff or stiffer | |
severely restrict in scope or extent |