stiffen in Latin
stiffen in Latin is rigēscō — stiffen means to make something rigid or less flexible.
stiffen in Latin
rigēscō
(intransitive) To become stiff.
What does "stiffen" mean?
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verb To make something rigid or less flexible.
"Starch stiffens the collar so it holds its shape."
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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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What is "stiffen" in Latin?
"stiffen" in Latin is rigēscō. 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 Latin, "stiffen" is rigēscō.
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