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stiff·en·er

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. stiffenernoun

    material used for stiffening something

Wiktionary

  1. stiffenernoun

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

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  1. stiffener

    A stiffener is a component used in various fields of engineering, construction, and design, that provides extra support and rigidity to structures, materials or surfaces it is associated with. It's often applied to prevent deformations caused by external stresses or loads.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Stiffenernoun

    one who, or that which, stiffens anything, as a piece of stiff cloth in a cravat

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of stiffener in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of stiffener in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

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