Word Finder - stiffer

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(of an object) Rigid; hard to bend; inflexible.

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(of policies and rules and their application and enforcement) Inflexible; rigid.

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(of a person) Formal in behavior; unrelaxed.

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Harsh, severe.

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He was eventually caught, and given a stiff fine.

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(of muscles or parts of the body) Painful as a result of excessive or unaccustomed exercise.

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My legs are stiff after climbing that hill yesterday.

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Potent.

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a stiff drink; a stiff dose; a stiff breeze.

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Dead, deceased.

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(of a penis) Erect.

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(of whipping cream or egg whites) Beaten until so aerated that they stand up straight on their own.

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beat the egg whites until they are stiff

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Of an equation: for which certain numerical solving methods are numerically unstable, unless the step size is taken to be extremely small.

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Keeping upright.

This process was, moreover, hastened by the substitution of costly and elaborately embroidered materials for the simple stuffs of which the vestment had originally been composed; for, as it became heavier and stiffer, it necessarily had to be made smaller.

A C1 crampon with straps all round can be used on stiffer boots.

Leather shoes will also retain their tone, texture and shape much better over time since leather is a stiffer material than suede or canvas.

However, because cotton is stiffer, it can be tougher on your hands.

Generally shoes meant for activities will have a stiffer upper and a hardier sole, and these types of casual shoes are usually made from leather or a synthetic material.

For stronger players, you may consider going with a stiffer racket (and string tension) as they would have the strength to muscle through and have a more powerful shot.

Stiffer shafts will launch a ball further, but not as high, and tend to send the ball curving slightly right.

With the bedding found in discount stores, the patterns are average and the feel of the fabric is stiffer.

To get the most realistic results, it's better to use fondant rather than buttercream, because the stiffer frosting is easier to mold and will hold its final shape better.

A. pulchella is also useful for the same purpose, dwarfer and stiffer than A. nebulosa.

They succeed well, however, in stiffer soils, such as clay and limestone marl, especially if given a little good soil at the outset, and soon make dense masses, spreading by suckers.

It can also be slightly stiffer than other collars.

Southpole uses raw denim for their shorts which makes them stiffer and more defined.

Some may be more appropriate for business settings - they may be made of higher quality materials and feel slightly stiffer to the touch, for example - while others are just as effortless as a T-shirt.

This natural fiber is stronger than cotton and has a stiffer feel and a more lustrous look.

New physical challenges - If shoulders and fingers seem to be a little stiffer these days, you might want to consider a style that lets you avoid long shampoo, drying or styling sessions.

When creating a jumping or leaping origami frog, remember that the stiffer the paper you use is, the more elevation and distance the frog will get when jumping.

This is a thicker and stiffer paper that is available at most craft and office supply stores.

Autobiographies tend to have a stiffer approach than memoirs.

Walking shoes, however, tend to be a bit stiffer and often have a sole that curves upwards.

Both are a bit stiffer in feel and amply support the arches while walking.

Utilizing new technology for the soles, these are stiffer and lighter than their earlier versions.

If you choose shoes that are stiffer with the hope that they will soften up, you could be disappointed, and your children's feet could suffer abrasions and bruising, particularly if they'll be hitting the field hard from day one.

It offers stiffer criminal penalties for securities fraud, defrauding shareholders and destroying or altering records in federal investigations.

When buying yarn for your crochet project, keep in mind that cotton yarn is stiffer and thus better suited to making a cowboy-type hat with a brim.

It can be a stiffer fiber to work with, and that's what makes it ideal for many types of hats.

Warming up for five minutes before starting your jog will reduce your risk of injury dramatically, and stretching afterwards will keep your muscles from growing shorter and stiffer, thus laying the groundwork for future problems.

Glass is lighter, stiffer, less costly and easier to work than speculum metal.

The number of exites is less constant, but, in A pus, two are present, the proximal branchial in function and the distal forming a stiffer plate which probably aids in swimming.

The fur is of fine quality, consisting of a short soft whitish grey under-fur, brown at the tips, interspersed with longer, stiffer and thicker hairs, shining, greyish at the base, bright rich brown at the points, especially on the upper-parts and outer surface of the legs; the throat, cheeks, under-parts and inner surface of the legs brownish grey throughout.

The fur is remarkable for the preponderance of the beautifully soft woolly under-fur, the longer stiffer hairs being scanty.

The Japanese version I tried had a number of options, including stiffer sports suspension, a limited-slip differential, heated seats and air-conditioning.

There is now new cold forged dropouts that are stiffer and lighter that rear axle we previously spoke about.

Elaine aims to break back into the Harrier's national league team where she will face stiffer opposition.

There is less flow than in the rest of the Pauline letters; "the syntax is stiffer and more regular.