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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

stiffeners

/stɪfənzər/ noun · British & US
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What does stiffeners mean?

noun

Structural elements added to a material, such as a beam or a plate, to increase its rigidity or stability. In printing, stiffeners are strips of cardboard or other material used to stiffen pages.

Example

"The engineer added stiffeners to the bridge to prevent it from swaying in strong winds."

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