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stiffener

/ˈstɪfənər/ noun · British & US
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What does stiffener mean?

noun

A device or material used to stiffen or strengthen something, such as a piece of fabric or a structure. A stiffening agent or substance.

Example

"The sail needed a stiffener to prevent it from sagging in the wind."

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