Translations for „stiffen“ in the English » Russian Dictionary

I . stiffen [ˈstɪfn] VB intr

1. stiffen (become tense):

stiffen person

напряга́ться

stiffen muscles

своди́ть

stiffen muscles

деревене́ть

2. stiffen (become dense):

stiffen

сгуща́ться

3. stiffen (become stronger):

stiffen competition

укрепля́ться

stiffen competition

закаля́ться

II . stiffen [ˈstɪfn] VB trans

1. stiffen (make rigid):

stiffen collar, cuff

крахма́лить

2. stiffen (make more dense):

stiffen

сгуща́ть

3. stiffen (make more difficult, severe):

stiffen exam

усложня́ть

stiffen penalty

ужесточа́ть

4. stiffen (strengthen):

stiffen moral

укрепля́ть

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

Competition stiffened as over 500 new bars launched in 2004 and 2005.

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It is unclear how the unmineralized head and spines were stiffened.

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A balanced plan will allow children to get enough activity that they do not stiffen up, but also enough rest that they do not tire.

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The fuselage is divided into three bays by vertical cross members and further stiffened with three diagonal members.

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It subsequently stiffened the process for vetting future owners.

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Shoe counters are used to stiffen the heel area of boots and shoes.

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Stiffening resistance east of the canal proved that only a surprise attack had the possibility of ending in victory.

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The neck feathers may be stiffened and aligned to form grooves.

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In the third quarter, both sides stiffened their defenses and prevented each other from scoring.

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The front was stiffened by 5,000 matchlock men.

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