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stiffness in Dutch

stiffness in Dutch is Stijfheid — stiffness means the quality of being rigid or resistant to bending.

stiffness in Dutch

Stijfheid
noun

What does "stiffness" mean?

  1. noun The quality of being rigid or resistant to bending.
    "Engineers test the stiffness of the beam before approving the design."
  2. noun Soreness or tightness in the muscles, often after unusual exercise.
    "He woke up with stiffness in his legs after the long hike."
  3. noun A lack of ease or naturalness in manner or style.
    "There was a certain stiffness to his speech that made the audience uneasy."
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stiffness in a sentence

  • Engineers test the stiffness of the beam before approving the design.
  • The stiffness of the new mattress took a while to get used to.
  • He woke up with stiffness in his legs after the long hike.
  • A hot bath can help ease muscle stiffness.

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What is "stiffness" in Dutch?

"stiffness" in Dutch is Stijfheid. stiffness means: The quality of being rigid or resistant to bending.

How do you use "stiffness" in a sentence?

Example: "Engineers test the stiffness of the beam before approving the design." In Dutch, "stiffness" is Stijfheid.

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