stiffener
Definition
Noun: 1. A material or device used to make something rigid or less flexible: A stiffener is an object or substance added to another structure or material to increase its stiffness, prevent bending, or provide support.
Usage
A "stiffener" is typically used in contexts involving construction, manufacturing, clothing, and engineering. It refers to the component that provides reinforcement. - The collar of the shirt has a plastic stiffener to help it keep its shape. - Engineers added steel stiffeners to the bridge's frame to handle heavier loads.
Advanced Usage
- Structural stiffener: In architecture and engineering, this often refers to a rib, brace, or gusset plate added to a beam, panel, or shell to resist buckling or deformation.
- The aircraft's wing design incorporates several internal stiffeners.
- As a metaphorical source of resolve: While less common, "stiffener" can figuratively refer to something that strengthens resolve or morale.
- (Figurative) The general's speech served as a stiffener for the troops' courage.
Variants and Related Words
- Stiffen (verb): To make or become stiff or rigid.
- The fabric will stiffen when the starch dries.
- Stiffening (noun): The process or act of making something stiff; also refers to the material used for this purpose.
- The stiffening of the legal penalties was widely debated.
Synonyms
- Reinforcer
- Brace
- Support
- Strengthener
Related Phrases
- Stiffener rib: A specific type of projecting ridge used as a stiffener.
- The plastic part was molded with integral stiffener ribs.
Noun
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material used for stiffening something
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