Translations for stiffened in the English»French Dictionary (Go to French»English)

I.stiffen [Brit ˈstɪf(ə)n, Am ˈstɪfən] VB trans

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2. stiffen fig resolve, determination:

II.stiffen [Brit ˈstɪf(ə)n, Am ˈstɪfən] VB intr

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1. stiffen (grow tense):

stiffen person:

2. stiffen FOOD:

stiffen egg whites:

stiffen mixture:

prendre de la consistance

3. stiffen:

stiffen joint:

stiffen limbs:

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baleiné (baleinée) col

stiffened, with stays après n Am

raidir tissu

se raidir tissu:

les membres raidis par le froid

limbs stiffened by the cold

racornir cuir

se racornir cuir:

se refroidir muscle, articulation:

prendre blancs d'œufs:

Translations for stiffened in the English»French Dictionary (Go to French»English)

I.stiffen [ˈstɪfn] VB intr

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1. stiffen (become rigid):

stiffen a. fig

2. stiffen (become firm):

II.stiffen [ˈstɪfn] VB trans

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1. stiffen (make rigid):

stiffen collar, cuff

2. stiffen (strengthen):

to stiffen the spine of sb fig

3. stiffen fig (make more difficult):

4. stiffen (make more severe):

stiffen penalty

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to stiffen the spine of sb fig

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Later, the wool was put into hot water before being used, which shrunk, stiffened, and tightened the wool. en.wikipedia.org

The two layers would be held together by iron studs, and the structure might be strengthened and stiffened with iron bands. en.wikipedia.org

The nanoparticles in the material protect soldiers from these dangers by grouping together when something strikes the armor and stiffening the area of impact. en.wikipedia.org

Modern buckrams have been stiffened by soaking in a substance, usually now pyroxylin, to fill the gaps between the fibres. en.wikipedia.org

Like all penguins, it is flightless, with a streamlined body and wings stiffened and flattened into flippers for a marine lifestyle. en.wikipedia.org

The chassis was stiffened and the engine moved forwards to give more passenger room. en.wikipedia.org

It subsequently stiffened the process for vetting future owners. en.wikipedia.org

As a result of the wind tunnel testing, the rotor diameter was reduced, wing structure was increased and strengthened, and the rotor controls were stiffened. en.wikipedia.org

Some parts were stiffened in order to further enhance driving performance. en.wikipedia.org

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

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