Associations to the word «Stiffening»
Noun
- Truss
- Rigor
- Nipple
- Starch
- Spasm
- Corpse
- Muscle
- Chao
- Penis
- Joint
- Limb
- Spine
- Stiffness
- Rib
- Aching
- Fuselage
- Artery
- Seizure
- Peep
- Posture
- Resistance
- Tremor
- Suspension
- Roadway
- Backbone
- Zu
- Erection
- Breeze
- Fabric
- Chassis
- Paw
- Fiber
- Jaw
- Leg
- Frustration
- Trifle
- Butt
- Deck
- Finger
- Dignity
- Calcium
- Phosphate
- Lip
- Wrist
- Aging
- Shoulder
- Rod
- Po
- Knee
- Villain
- Neck
- Felt
- Powder
- Determination
- Arm
- Agony
- Wool
- Cable
- Warmth
- Darling
- Miles
- Prey
- Attitude
- Span
- Valve
- Skin
- Fist
- Thrust
- Wind
- Cord
- Breast
- Advance
- Stomach
- Lens
Adjective
Wiktionary
STIFFENING, noun. An item, material or feature that makes something stiffer.
STIFFENING, verb. Present participle of stiffen
STIFFENING ORDER, noun. A permission granted by the customs department to take cargo or ballast on board before the old cargo is out, in order to steady the ship.
STIFFENING ORDERS, noun. Plural of stiffening order
Dictionary definition
STIFFENING, noun. The act of becoming stiff; "stiffening his shoulders, he prepared to advance".
STIFFENING, noun. The process of becoming stiff or rigid.
Wise words
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