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stiffen in Czech

stiffen in Czech is ztuhnout, ztvrdnout — stiffen means to make something rigid or less flexible.

stiffen in Czech

ztuhnout
verb
(intransitive) To become stiff.
ztvrdnout
verb
(intransitive) To become stiff.

What does "stiffen" mean?

  1. verb To make something rigid or less flexible.
    "Starch stiffens the collar so it holds its shape."
  2. verb To become rigid, tense, or less flexible.
    "Her shoulders stiffened as soon as she heard his name."
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stiffen in a sentence

  • Starch stiffens the collar so it holds its shape.
  • Cold weather stiffens the leather of old boots.
  • Her shoulders stiffened as soon as she heard his name.
  • The rope stiffens once it freezes overnight.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "stiffen" in Czech?

"stiffen" in Czech is ztuhnout, ztvrdnout. stiffen means: To make something rigid or less flexible.

How do you use "stiffen" in a sentence?

Example: "Starch stiffens the collar so it holds its shape." In Czech, "stiffen" is ztuhnout, ztvrdnout.

Are there other ways to say "stiffen" in Czech?

Yes — Czech has 2 translations listed for "stiffen": ztuhnout, ztvrdnout.

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